The globalchocolate marketis projected to reach USD 160.9 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2022 to 2027. The global cocoa market is projected to reach USD 26.3 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2022 to 2027. With the growing awareness about health, an increasing number of consumers are prioritizing their health and following specific diets with specific needs. This propels the demand for dark chocolate with high cocoa and less sugar. Cocoa is the major raw material required to manufacture chocolate. The slightest turbulence in the cocoa market would lead to price fluctuations. According to the International Cocoa Organization, the worlds largest supplier of cocoa is Africa, which accounts for 72% of the global production of cocoa. Ivory Coast and Ghana are the major countries producing cocoa, but these countries are also facing certain issues such as fair trade discrepancies, environmental issues, spells of government unrest, and reducing labor force as more population is leaving farming as an occupation and opting other professions Therefore, measures such as implementation of National Cocoa Development Plan (NCDP) in the member countries of ICCO are being undertaken to improve the production of cocoa. Initiatives like these gives a promising outlook towards fulfilling the rising demand for cocoa globally. The cocoa chocolate market players are showing trends of pursuing both organic as well as inorganic strategies for their expansion, consolidation, and sustainability in the market. Developments and new product launches in chocolate and rise in the use of cocoa for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals are driving the market and is leading to an increased demand for cocoa.

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Seasonal and Festive-related Sales

Chocolate is considered a traditional gift on special occasions and festivals such as Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Valentines Day in American and European countries, a trend which is now adopted in some Asian countries such as India, China, and Japan. Chocolate sales shoot up during festive seasons. Keeping this seasonal effect of sales in mind, companies trying to venture into developing economies, such as India and China, are focusing on specialty products for traditional festivals such as the Chinese New Year, Raksha Bandhan, and Diwali in India.

Currently, the seasonal and festive sales of chocolate products highly impact the market as a large portion of chocolate products are consumed in this segment. Depending on the situation, they are produced in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and product materials. Thus, this high demand for chocolates and its products during festivals would enhance the market for cocoa and chocolate.

Large Number of Applications

Chocolate is used in several applications, including confectionery, beverages, and baking. Chocolate is setting its foot rapidly in the baking industry, with lots of chocolates being looked upon as a flavor for biscuits, cakes, and pastries. In the global flavor industry, several new product types are being developed, such as energy drinks, yogurt, and dairy beverages. Additionally, chocolate liquor is generally used for applications in the production of bittersweet chocolate and baking applications.

Cocoa is used in the pharmaceutical industry for providing the chocolate essence or flavour to the drugs to improve the palatability or compliance of the dosage forms for consumers. In addition to that, natural cocoa butter is frequently used in cosmetics as a humectant, a lubricant to maintain the moisture, and to enhance the aroma of products. These applications of cocoa and chocolate can drive its market in the coming years.

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Asia Pacific region is witnessing the highest growth rate in chocolate market

The Asia Pacific region is witnessing the fastest growth rate of 5.72% during the forecast period. The Chinese cocoa market, in terms of volume, is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.39%. This is attributed to the strong demand for chocolate in the country. Across Europe, Germany consumed the highest quantity of chocolate in 2021 followed by UK, and Belgium. United States accounted for the largest market share primarily driven by the large consumption of confectionary and bakery items. According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), the US was the seventh largest exporter of chocolate in 2020, with key export destinations being Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Australia, and the UK. Growth in this region is attributed to the growing population, rise in per capita income, growing urbanization, and therefore, an increase in demand for chocolate-based products. Additionally, the nutritional benefits of chocolate are promoting the growth of chocolate in the region.

The key players in cocoa and chocolate market include Mars, Inc.(US), Mondelez International (US), Nestle S.A. (Switzerland), Meiji Holding Co. Ltd.(Japan), Ferrero International(Italy), Olam Group (Singapore), Barry Callebaut(Switzerland), Cargill Incorporated (US), Cocoa Processing Company (GHANA), Archer Daniel Midland (ADM) Company (U.S.), Chocoladefabriken Lindt Sprngli AG (Switzerland) and Pladis Global(UK) among others.