Cocoa & Chocolate Market Still Has Room to Grow with Emerging Players Cargill, Barry Callebaut, Nestle S.A
MARKET OVERVIEW- GLOBAL COCOA AND CHOCOLATE MARKET
Cocoa is
a genuine form of chocolate. Chocolate is made with cocoa beans and has
undergone the same manufacturing process as cocoa. However, cocoa butter is not
removed from the chocolate. Cocoa butter contributes to the softer and richer
texture of the chocolate. The increase in sales of chocolate candy to be
consumed as comfort food is responsible for creating a regular grocery store in
families. Chocolate is a traditional gift on special occasions and at festivals
all over the world. The seasonal and festive sales of chocolate products have a
strong impact on the market, because a large part of the chocolate products is
consumed in this segment. The cocoa and chocolate market, which increases
according to the growing demand for cocoa health benefits in chocolate products
is one of the most important engines for the chocolate market. In addition,
chocolates are consumed as superior and comforting foods, which is an
increasing trend among consumers and is further anticipated to provide ample
new growth opportunities for the market over the upcoming years.
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MARKET DRIVERS
Chocolate
has a long history as a healthy food. In 18th century England, a chocolate
drink was used to prevent and treat abdominal pain. Today, ORAC (Oxygen Radical
Absorbance Capacity) is used to compare the antioxidant capacity of different
foods. Along with apples and blueberries, chocolate is considered one of the
foods with the best ORAC rating. Eating chocolate also prevents the release of
cortisol, the stress hormone. Instead of trusting drugs, consumers prefer to
include ingredients that improve their health in their normal diet. Dark
chocolate is becoming increasingly popular among consumers due to the high
cocoa content and flavonoids, in particular a subtype known as Flavanooli which
is connected to a lower risk of heart conditions. In addition, those who
consume dark chocolate or a high cocoa content have a lower possibility of
developing insulin resistance and hypertension. The health benefits relating to
cocoa and its products are therefore the greatest driving factors for the
market.
Chocolate
is also rich in calories, and therefore its consumption at a moderate level
helps maintain the weight. Consumption of chocolates lowers cholesterol and
reduces the risk of cardiovascular problems. In addition, due to its aroma and
its taste, chocolate is perceived as a luxury or superior product of antiquity.
All these advantages for the health and perception of consumers about chocolate
is expected to increase the demand for cocoa and thus encourage growth of the
market.
MARKET
OPPORTUNITIES
There is
a growing preference for organic products in the food industry. Indeed, people
are willing to pay higher prices for certified organic food products. Chocolate
and cocoa producers are paying attention. They respond by including organic
cocoa in their food products. Manufacturers of chocolate and cocoa products
find that adding organic cocoa has another benefit as well. It keeps people
healthier and allows them (producers) to charge higher prices to the final
consumer.
Most of
these manufacturers are engaged in intensive research and development. Their
ultimate goal is to increase the industry's overall presence by offering
innovative and healthy products. They conduct extensive research to understand
what products people around the world need and want to buy. They therefore
focus their efforts on the production and sale of these products. This is
expected to create new opportunities for the market in the upcoming years.
MARKET
RESTRAINTS
The main
obstacle affecting the market is the high price of raw materials, i.e. cocoa
and sugar. Chocolate prices are highly dependent on raw materials. Cocoa and
sugar are the most important raw materials in chocolate production and account
for more than 80% of raw material costs for chocolate production. Therefore,
rising raw material costs will affect the chocolate market. According to the
International Cocoa Organization, the world's largest supplier of cocoa is
Africa, which accounts for 72% of global cocoa production. Ivory Coast and
Ghana are the main cocoa producing countries, but these countries also face
some problems such as discrepancies in fair trade, environmental problems,
periods of government unrest and reduction of the workforce etc. These factors
are also expected to negatively impact the growth of the market.
MARKET
GROWTH CHALLENGES
A major
challenge to the industry is the evolution of chocolate consumer preferences.
Chocolates have been consumed as a confectionery, but now there is a growing
demand for healthy chocolate option with a dark chocolate trend, a rich source
of polyphenols. According to a survey recently carried out by Barry Callut, 36%
of Europeans want chocolates with health benefits, while 38% want chocolates
with reduced sugar content. Consumers are even ready to pay up to 10% more for
chocolate with health benefits. These consumer trends have forced companies
such as Hero Nutritional and Barry Callebaut to start making chocolates with
health benefits. Companies need to ensure that their new product launches cater
to consumer tastes and preferences.
CUMULATIVE
GROWTH ANALYSIS
The
report provides an in-depth analysis of the global Cocoa and Chocolate market,
market size, and compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the forecast period of
2023-2029, considering 2022 as the base year. With increasing demand for
various cocoa and chocolate products in various applications has led the
increasing demand for market and is expected to witness the growth at a
specific CAGR from 2023-2029.
COCOA AND
CHOCOLATE MARKET SEGMENTAL OVERVIEW
The
global Cocoa
and Chocolate market comprises of different market segment like type,
product, nature, application, distribution channel and geography.
COCOA AND
CHOCOLATE MARKET BY TYPE
By type,
the Cocoa and Chocolate market includes the key segments of
- Cocoa Butter
- Cocoa Powder
- Cocoa Liquor
The cocoa
liquor segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period.
Cocoa liquor, also called chocolate liquor, is the essential component needed
to produce raw chocolate. Cocoa butter and cocoa powder are also produced from
the cocoa mass. Therefore, the growing demand for chocolates and the growing
use of cocoa liquor in confectionery, food and beverage, bakery, cosmetic and
pharmaceutical sectors should increase the demand for cocoa liquor.
On the
other side, high cocoa powder is expected to grow at a high rate during the
estimated time period. Cocoa powder is a key ingredient in things like
chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, and other chocolate-based foods and drinks.
COCOA AND
CHOCOLATE MARKET BY PRODUCT
By
product, the Cocoa and Chocolate market is segmented into
- Traditional
- Artificial
Traditional
segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. It
includes dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate. This can be
attributed to the greater penetration, popularity and ease of availability of
cocoa compared to carob, which is the raw material for artificial chocolate.
Milk chocolate is the dominant variant among the various traditional chocolates
as it enjoys the first-mover advantage on the market.
Artificial
chocolate is expected to witness the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The
rapid growth is attributed to the caffeine-free property of carob sweets,
making them suitable for caffeine intolerant consumers. In addition, the
calcium content in carob is almost three times as high as in cocoa. This makes
it particularly popular with women and people with calcium deficiencies.
COCOA AND
CHOCOLATE MARKET BY NATURE
By
nature, the Cocoa and Chocolate market is segmented into
- Organic
- Conventional
The
organic segment is expected to grow rapidly due to the growing health-conscious
population and increasing disposable income. The organic cocoa is free from
chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It is also healthy for consumption so
consumers are willing to pay a higher price for organic cocoa. Therefore, the
organic segment is expected to witness the highest growth in the global Cocoa
and Chocolate market.
On the
other side, the conventional segment is expected to experience stable growth
over the projected time period.
COCOA AND
CHOCOLATE MARKET BY APPLICATIONS
The Cocoa
and Chocolate market has major applications in
- Confectionery
- Food and beverages
- Bakery
- Pharma
- Animal Feed
- Others
Bakery
followed by food and beverage segments are expected to gain increasing demand
for cocoa and chocolate products over the estimated time period. Chocolate is
rapidly gaining a foothold in the baking industry, with many chocolates being
considered a flavor for cookies, cakes, and pastries. In the global flavor
industry, several new types of products are being developed, such as energy
drinks, yoghurt and milk-based drinks. Additionally, chocolate liquor is
generally used for applications in sweet and sour chocolate making and baking
applications.
Cocoa is
used in the pharmaceutical industry to add chocolate or taste to medicines to make
them more tasty or to improve consumer respect for dosage forms consumers. In
addition, natural cocoa butter is often used in cosmetics as humidity, a
lubricant to maintain humidity and improve the aroma of the products. These
cocoa and chocolate applications is expected to stimulate the growth of the
market in the coming years.
COCOA AND
CHOCOLATE MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
The Cocoa
and Chocolate market has distribution channels like
- Supermarket & Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Online
The
supermarket and hypermarket segment is expected to dominate the market. The
high availability of products in supermarkets and hypermarkets is an important
factor contributing to the growth of the segment. In addition, manufacturers
are opening stores in shopping malls due to increasing consumer demand for
chocolate, increasing the sale of chocolate through supermarkets and
hypermarkets over the next few years.
The
online segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR over the forecast
period. The online sales channel has experienced significant growth in recent
years due to the growing Internet penetration in several countries. In
addition, online retailers including Amazon and Walmart are adding this product
category as their main focus area. The growing reliance of Generation X,
Millennials and Generation Z parents on the Internet and e-commerce is a key
factor that is expected to drive chocolate sales through the online channel in
the coming years. A variety of features, including various value-added services
such as discounted prices, cash on delivery and refunds, offered by e-retailers
are expected to fuel the growth of the online channel in the coming years.
COCOA AND
CHOCOLATE MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
The
global Cocoa and Chocolate market is studied for the following regions
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the world (RoW)
North
America is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. The rising
demand for chocolate in North America is simultaneously driving the growth of
cocoa in the region as it is the main raw material used in the production of
chocolate. In addition, the increasing demand for chocolate among consumers
leads to a demand for cocoa butter, as it gives the chocolate its
melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Europe is
anticipated to witness increasing demand for Cocoa and Chocolate owing to the
presence of well-established market players. Besides, Europe is also a key
producer of cocoa. This is expected to drive the growth of the market in the
region.
COVID-19
IMPACT ANALYSIS ON GLOBAL COCOA AND CHOCOLATE MARKET
Axiom MRC
provides a 360 degree analysis of micro and macro-economic factors on the
global Cocoa and Chocolate market. In addition, a complete analysis of changes
in global Cocoa and Chocolate market expenditure, economic and international
policies on the supply and demand side is provided in this exclusive report.
The report also studies the impact of the pandemic on global economies,
international trade, business investments, GDP and the marketing strategies of
key players present in the market.
The Cocoa
and Chocolate market has been impacted by low sales volumes due to the COVID-19
pandemic, as well as supply issues related to quality and certification.
Regarding exports, the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute (FCCI) conducted a
survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the results are worrying.
According to reports from the Dominican Republic, the strict lockdown prevented
growers and farm workers from visiting plantations for several weeks until
authorities granted waivers. Due to the disruption of the raw material supply
chain and the resulting lockdown, more and more specialty stores are closed for
longer periods of time and the volume consumption of high-end chocolate is
declining. Further, the restrictions on restaurants negatively affected the
demand for the cocoa products. With the end of Government imposed lockdowns,
the market is expected to recover and experience reasonable growth over the
upcoming years.
COMPETITIVE
LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS
The
competitive landscape analysis of Cocoa and Chocolate market is majorly focused
on expanding the global growth of the cocoa and chocolate industries through
new product innovation, business expansion, increasing presence of a range of
manufacturers operating in the cocoa and chocolate sector has led to growing
demand for the market. Besides, the
market offers a range of products in different applications to fulfil the
required demand of consumer which is further contributing to healthy growth in
the market.
The key
players studied in market are
- Cargill Incorporated
- Nestle S.A.
- Mondelez International
- Barry Callebaut
- Lindt & Sprüngli AG
- Mars, Inc.
- Mondelez International
- The Hershey Company
- Ferrero Group
- Mars, Incorporated
- The Australian Carob Co.
- Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Arcor
- Barry Callebaut
- Cocoa Processing Company
- Archer Daniel Midland Company
RECENT
DEVELOPMENT:
May 2023:
Blommer chocolate partnered with DouxMatok, a food tech company to launch
chocolate and confectionery products.
March
2022: Cargill had partnered with Nestlé to extend the Nestlé Cocoa Plan (NCP)
to benefit its network of cocoa farmers in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Activities
include three key NCP pillars: better farming, better lives, and better cocoa.
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