Global Industrial Chocolate Market - 2022-2029

Market Overview

Industrial Chocolate Market was valued at USD XX million in 2021. It is forecasted to reach USD XX million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2022-2029).

Industrial chocolate is the raw material used by consumer chocolate product manufacturers. Industrial chocolate can be used in-house by vertically integrated manufacturers or sold to third parties to create finished chocolate products. Different applications of industrial chocolate formulate the mixture differently. Industrial chocolate can produce chocolate confectionery, ice cream, and other types of beverage and bakery products. Industrial chocolate manufacturing is done in bulk to meet the demand for chocolate-related items in the market. Increasing demand for industrial chocolate due to its increasing use drives the market growth. The desire for organic and sugar-free chocolates is assisting the market rise.

Market Dynamics: Increasing awareness about benefits of industrial chocolates

Factors driving the market growth include surging demand for organic and sugar-free chocolates, growing demand for the chocolate-flavored snacks bar for busy working professionals, introducing new confectionery products, and changing consumption patterns and lifestyles. The growing awareness of the consumption of cocoa-rich products drives the growth of the industrial chocolate market. Cocoa is a rich source of polyphenols, and dark chocolate has many antioxidants. In high concentrations of cocoa and dark chocolate, polyphenols can activate endothelial nitrogen oxide synthase. That leads to the generation of nitrogen oxide, which lowers blood pressure by promoting vasodilation. Cocoa contains flavanols which improve glucose homeostasis. Cocoa and its flavanols also improve glucose insensitivity by regulating the transport of glucose and insulin signaling proteins in insulin-sensitive tissues such as the liver, adipose tissue, and skeletal muscle. It prevents oxidative and inflammatory damage associated with type 2 diabetes. Cocoa can inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Growth in the market is also attributed to a rising preference for convenient and healthier breakfast options such as chocolate-based energy bars, yogurts, smoothies and breakfast sandwiches. There is also growing demand for organic products over synthetic products. While enjoying the taste of chocolate, consumers prefer a product that provides health benefits and an increasing trend of consuming black chocolates. As black chocolates are composed of high antioxidants and low sugar rates, they offer health benefits over ordinary sweets. Also, increase advertisements from the manufacturers of chocolate for brand recognition is driving the growth of the industrial chocolate market.

Market Segmentation: Cocoa butter segment accounted for the highest share in global industrial chocolate market

In 2021, cocoa butter had the highest revenue share of over XX percent. Cocoa butter is mostly derived from cocoa beans that impart a smooth texture to various edible and non-edible products. Cocoa butter is commonly known as the obroma oil derived from cocoa beans. Cocoa butter has cocoa flavor and aroma. It is having pale yellow color and mild chocolate flavor. Cocoa butter is used to make chocolates, ointments, toiletries and pharmaceuticals. It is a rich source of saturated fats and monounsaturated oleic acid and is the major ingredient in all types of chocolates. It is also used in the products like soaps and lotions. Cocoa butter contains the most stable fat. It contains antioxidants that discourage rancidity and allow a storage life of two to five years. Cocoa butter is also used in medicines.

Followed by cocoa butter, cocoa powder held a significant market revenue share of XX% in the year 2021. Cocoa powder is produced from cocoa beans. It is the concentrated version of chocolate and is mostly used in cooking and chocolate making. Also, cocoa powder is widely used in manufacturing cocoa-based products like drinks, cake fillings, and ice cream. Cocoa powder is an unsweetened chocolate product. It is derived from cocoa beans after the removal of cocoa butter. Based on cocoa butter percentage, cocoa powder is classified as regular medium-fat cocoa (10-12% cocoa butter), Low-fat cocoa (<10% cocoa butter), fat-free cocoa (0.5% cocoa butter) and high-fat cocoa (>22% of cocoa butter).

Geographical Penetration: Europe is the dominating region during the forecast period

In 2021, Europe had the highest revenue share of almost XX percent. Europe is the largest chocolate producer. It produced 3.7 million tonnes of chocolate in the year 2020. Germany, Italy and France were the main producers of chocolate, accounting for almost two-thirds (64%) of the total EU chocolate production in 2019. Europe ground 1.46 million tons of cocoa beans into butter and powder for confectionery products last year, which is a 6.1% rise in 2021. Also, increasing demand for industrial chocolate in the European country due to the rising demand from consumers. Increased product availability in retail stores, increased emphasis on texture for a multisensory experience, and rising consumer income levels in this region. The European Cocoa Association is a biggest trade association that groups the companies involved in the cocoa beans trade and processing in warehousing and related logistical activities. ECA Members represent half of Europe's industrial chocolate production and 40% of the world's production of cocoa liquor, butter and powder.

Europe's chocolate processing and manufacturing industry is strong and requires a high volume of cocoa beans. Also, Europe is the world's largest chocolate manufacturer and export market. The world's average chocolate consumption amounts to an estimated 0.9 kilograms per capita per year. Barry Callebaut is the world's largest player in the industrial chocolate market, with over 60 factories worldwide and a product sales volume of 2.1 million tonnes in 2020. Europe is also the world's largest exporter accounting for more than 76% of global chocolate sales in 2020. Also, major key players are expanding their operations in the European region. That factor helps to increase the share of industrial chocolate in the region.

Competitive Landscape:

There are several established participants in the industry and local manufacturers; hence, the market is fragmented. Some major market players are Barry Callebaut, Cargill, Incorporated, CEMOI Group, Clasen Quality Coatings Inc, Fuji Oil Co Ltd, Mars Inc and others. Some major key players of industrial chocolates follow merger and collaboration strategies to increase their revenue. For instance, in June 2021, Barry Callebaut expanded operations with the Europe Chocolate Company acquisition. In March 2021, Barry Callebaut announced the opening of its new chocolate factory in Baramati, India. That factory helped to increase the production of chocolate. In July 2020, Barry Callebaut completed the acquisition of Australian chocolate maker GKC Foods. Barry Callebaut expands its position in the industrial chocolate market.

COVID-19 Impact: Negative impact on the global industrial chocolate market

The outbreak of COVID-19 had a significant impact on the food service industry. Sales of industrial chocolates suffered the most during the Covid- 19 pandemic due to the closing of manufacturing facilities. Manufacturing units of industrial chocolates are completely closed during a pandemic. Raw material availability for industrial chocolate decreased. Production companies produced 78,825.2 tonnes of cocoa, which is 16.3% less than in the year 2018. Various major companies faced disruption in the supply chain. The sales channel such as confectionery stores and department stores have been closed for a few months. The European cocoa organization reported a reduction in cocoa grounding, valued at 314,108 tonnes in Europe; this value is 8.9% less than the previous year.

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