North America Chocolate Market Size Analysis Report By Product (Dark, Milk, White), By Application (Everyday, Premium, Gourmet, Seasonal), By Country, And Segment Forecasts, 2014 - 2025

Published: Jan, 2018 | Pages: 78 | Publisher: Grand View Research
Industry: Food & Beverages | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

The North America chocolate market size is expected to reach USD 42.16 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period. Health benefits associated with consumption of dark chocolate, coupled with increasing demand for this product across various applications including confectionery products and flavored eatables, is projected to propel growth.

Consumption of this product as a functional food owing to its nutritional content and stress relieving capability is expected to benefit the market. Increasing seasonal and festival consumption is also projected to fuel growth over the forecast period.

The bakery and confectionery industry in North America is predicted to grow over the forecast period, driven by rising preference of consumers for low-sugar confectionery. Chocolate products are expected to dominate the North American market owing to rising demand for organic and cocoa-rich chocolates and bakery products.

Regulations pertaining to cocoa products is likely to play an important role in the North American industry. Regulations mandated by FDA in U.S. are likely to offer assurance for safe and improved quality cocoa, cocoa products, confectioneries, and related products to consumers, which is expected to drive demand in the region.

Further key findings from the report suggest:

• The dark chocolate market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.5% in terms of revenue from 2017 to 2025 owing to health benefits associated with consumption of cocoa-rich products and rising demand for low-sugar confectioneries

• By application, the everyday segment accounted for 52.2% of the revenue in 2016 and is expected to continue its dominance owing to increasing application in bakery and confectionery products, thanks to a shift in consumer preference

• The gourmet application segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.8% in terms of revenue over the forecast period on account of growing popularity of flavored, designer, and handmade confectioneries among consumers in U.S.

• Mexico accounted for 2.8% of the overall revenue in 2016. However, the country is expected to witness substantial growth owing to changing lifestyle patterns among individuals, coupled with increasing initiatives by manufacturers

• The Hershey Company and Mars Inc. are the major players in North America and these companies showed highest strategy adoptions and diverse product portfolio owing to a well-established business in the region.

 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
                 1.1 Research methodology
                 1.2 Research scope & assumptions
                 1.3 List of data sources

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
                 2.1 Market snapshot

Chapter 3 Market Variables, Trend, and Scope
                 3.1 North America chocolate - Market segmentation & scope
                 3.2 North America chocolate - Value chain analysis
                 3.3 Technology overview
                      3.3.1 Recent developments
                 3.4 Regulatory framework
                 3.5 Raw material trend
                 3.6 Industry Trends
                      3.6.1 Chocolate Cups
                      3.6.2 Chocolate Toppings
                      3.6.3 Chocolate Accent
                 3.7 North America chocolate - Market dynamics
                      3.7.1 Market driver analysis
                           3.7.1.1 Health benefit associated with its consumption
                           3.7.1.2 Large variety of applications
                      3.7.2 Market restraint analysis
                           3.7.2.1 Fluctuating price of raw material
                 3.8 North America chocolate - PESTEL analysis
                 3.9 Industry analysis - Porter's

Chapter 4 North America Chocolate Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
                 4.1 North America chocolate market: Product movement analysis, 2016 & 2025
                 4.2 Dark Chocolate
                      4.2.1 Dark chocolate market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 4.3 White Chocolate
                      4.3.1 White chocolate market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 4.4 Milk Chocolate
                      4.4.1 Milk chocolate market estimates & forecasts, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 5 North America Chocolate Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
                 5.1 North America chocolate market: Application movement analysis, 2016 & 2025
                 5.2 Everyday
                      5.2.1 Everyday chocolate market estimates & forecasts, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 5.3 Premium
                      5.3.1 Premium chocolate market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 5.4 Seasonal
                      5.4.1 Seasonal chocolate market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 5.5 Gourmet
                      5.5.1 Gourmet chocolate market estimates and forecasts, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 6 North America Chocolate Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
                 6.1 Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2016 & 2025
                 6.2 North America
                      6.2.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                      6.2.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                      6.2.3 U.S.
                           6.2.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                           6.2.3.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                      6.2.4 Mexico
                           6.2.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                           6.2.4.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                      6.2.5 Canada
                           6.2.5.1 Market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                           6.2.5.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                      6.2.6 Rest of North America
                           6.2.6.1 Market estimates & forecasts, by product, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                           6.2.6.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 7 Competitive Landscape
                 7.1 Competitive landscape
                 7.2 Vendor landscape
                 7.3 Competitive environment
                 7.4 Competitive market positioning
                 7.5 Market participation categorization

Chapter 8 Company Profiles
                 8.1 Mars, Incorporated
                      8.1.1 Company Overview
                      8.1.2 Financial Performance
                      8.1.3 Product Benchmarking
                      8.1.4 Strategic Initiatives
                 8.2 Mondelez International
                      8.2.1 Company Overview
                      8.2.2 Financial Performance
                      8.2.3 Product Benchmarking
                      8.2.4 Strategic Initiatives
                 8.3 Nestle
                      8.3.1 Company Overview
                      8.3.2 Financial Performance
                      8.3.3 Product Benchmarking
                      8.3.4 Strategic Initiatives
                 8.4 Ferrero Group
                      8.4.1 Company Overview
                      8.4.2 Financial Performance
                      8.4.3 Product Benchmarking
                      8.4.4 Strategic Initiatives
                 8.5 Barcel S.A.
                      8.5.1 Company Overview
                      8.5.2 Financial Performance
                      8.5.3 Product Benchmarking
                 8.6 The Hershey Company
                      8.6.1 Company Overview
                      8.6.2 Financial Performance
                      8.6.3 Product Benchmarking
                      8.6.4 Strategic Initiatives
                 8.7 General Mills, Inc.
                      8.7.1 Company Overview
                      8.7.2 Financial Performance
                      8.7.3 Product Benchmarking
                      8.7.4 Strategic Initiatives
                 8.8 Patric Chocolate
                      8.8.1 Company Overview
                      8.8.2 Financial Performance
                      8.8.3 Product Benchmarking
                 8.9 Lotte Confectionery Co.
                      8.9.1 Company Overview
                      8.9.2 Financial Performance
                      8.9.3 Product Benchmarking
                      8.9.4 Strategic Initiatives
                 8.10 L.A. Burdick Chocolate
                      8.10.1 Company Overview
                      8.10.2 Financial Performance
                      8.10.3 Product Benchmarking
                      8.10.4 Strategic Initiatives
                 8.11 Lindt
                      8.11.1 Company Overview
                      8.11.2 Financial Performance
                      8.11.3 Product Benchmarking
                 8.12 Charles Chocolates
                      8.12.1 Company Overview
                      8.12.2 Financial Performance
                      8.12.3 Product Benchmarking
                 8.13 Blommer Chocolate Company
                      8.13.1 Company Overview
                      8.13.2 Financial Performance
                      8.13.3 Product Benchmarking
                      8.13.4 Strategic Initiatives
                 8.14 Theo Chocolate, Inc.
                      8.14.1 Company Overview
                      8.14.2 Financial Performance
                      8.14.3 Product Benchmarking
                      8.14.4 Strategic Initiatives
                 8.15 Dobla
                      8.15.1 Company Overview
                      8.15.2 Financial Performance
                      8.15.3 Product Benchmarking

List of Tables

TABLE 1 North America chocolate market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2014 - 2025
TABLE 2 North America dark chocolate market estimates & forecasts, 2014 - 2025
TABLE 3 North America white chocolate market estimates & forecasts, 2014 - 2025
TABLE 4 North America milk chocolate market estimates & forecasts, 2014 - 2025
TABLE 5 North America everyday chocolate market estimates & forecasts, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons)
TABLE 6 North America premium chocolate market estimates & forecasts, 2014 - 2025
TABLE 7 North America seasonal chocolate market estimates & forecasts, 2014 - 2025
TABLE 8 North America gourmet chocolate market estimates & forecasts, 2014 - 2025
TABLE 9 North America chocolate market volume, by product, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons)
TABLE 10 North America chocolate market revenue, by product, 2014 - 2025 (USD Million)
TABLE 11 North America chocolate market volume, by application, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons)
TABLE 12 North America chocolate market revenue, by application, 2014 - 2025 (USD Million)
TABLE 13 U.S. chocolate market volume, by product, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons)
TABLE 14 U.S. chocolate market revenue, by product, 2014 - 2025 (USD Million)
TABLE 15 U.S. chocolate market volume, by application, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons)
TABLE 16 U.S. chocolate market revenue, by application, 2014 - 2025 (USD Million)
TABLE 17 Mexico chocolate market volume, by product, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons)
TABLE 18 Mexico chocolate market revenue, by product, 2014 - 2025 (USD Million)
TABLE 19 Mexico. Chocolate market volume, by application, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons)
TABLE 20 Mexico. Chocolate market revenue, by application, 2014 - 2025 (USD Million)
TABLE 21 Canada chocolate market volume, by product, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons)
TABLE 22 Canada chocolate market revenue, by product, 2014 - 2025 (USD Million)
TABLE 23 Canada chocolate market volume, by application, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons)
TABLE 24 Canada. Chocolate market revenue, by application, 2014 - 2025 (USD Million)
TABLE 25 Rest of North America chocolate market volume, by product, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons)
TABLE 26 Rest of North America chocolate market revenue, by product, 2014 - 2025 (USD Million)
TABLE 27 Rest of North America chocolate market volume, by application, 2014 - 2025 (Kilotons)
TABLE 28 Rest of North America chocolate market revenue, by application, 2014 - 2025 (USD Million)

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Market summary
FIG. 2 Market trends & outlook
FIG. 3 North America Chocolate - Market segmentation & scope
FIG. 4 North America Chocolate - Value chain analysis
FIG. 5 Major importing countries of cocoa products, 2016 (USD million)
FIG. 6 North America chocolate: Market dynamics
FIG. 7 Market driver analysis (Current & future impact)
FIG. 8 U.S. confectionery market by category sales, 2016 (%)
FIG. 9 U.S. Valentine's Day spending, 2011 - 2016 (USD billion)
FIG. 10 Market restraint analysis (Current & future impact)
FIG. 11 Global cocoa prices, 2016 (USD/ton)
FIG. 12 North America chocolate - PESTEL analysis
FIG. 13 Industry analysis - Porter's
FIG. 14 North America chocolate market: Product movement analysis, 2016 & 2025
FIG. 15 North America chocolate market: Application movement analysis, 2016 & 2025
FIG. 16 Regional market place: Key takeaways
FIG. 17 Participant categorization