Global Caramel Chocolate Market - 2023-2030

Overview

Global Caramel Chocolate Market reached US$ 5.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 9.2 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Chocolates are highly popular confectionery products due to their unique and irresistible flavor. Chocolate with caramel adds more demand for the product due to its diverse flavor enhancement. Caramel chocolates are used for various functions such as sauces, fillings, toppings, flavorings, and coloring in multiple applications such as bakery, confectionery, beverages, dairy, and frozen desserts to enhance the taste and flavor of the existing product.

The availability of caramel chocolates in rich, delicious tastes and flavors in wide varieties of types such as in combination with dark, milk, and white chocolates highly increases the market expansion among consumers with different preferences. With the increasing consumers' disposable incomes and purchasing power, there is also a growing consumer demand for the premium range of products.

Europe dominated the global caramel chocolate market. The World Population Review estimates that European countries such as Germany, U.K., and Switzerland accounted for the largest chocolate demand. Germany and U.K., accounted for approximately 7.9 and 7.6 kg of chocolate consumption per capita. Europe also has good industrial exploration. For instance, in Germany, Cologne is widely as recognized as the chocolate capital with the presence of some of the brands such as Tortchen and Leonidas.

Dynamics

New and Innovative Product Introductions

With the changing consumer dietary preferences, manufacturers are also introducing new and innovative products to meet the increasing consumer demand. The high caloric content of chocolate is making consumers look for low or reduced-calorie chocolate options to maintain their health conditions. The rising vegan population is demanding vegan chocolate options.

In July 2023, Galaxy, a chocolate bar, made and marketed by Mars Inc., has launched a new salted caramel chocolate bar to its collection into the market. The product is completely vegan. The new product is highly popular among the vegan population who are looking for dairy-free chocolate products.

In January 2023, the Cadbury brand, owned by Mondelez International introduced a new product into thier portfolio with the launch of a new range of lower-calorie nougat bars coated in Cadbury chocolate. The Cadbury Delight is available in three different flavours such as salted caramel, orange and caramel, and hazelnut and caramel. The product contains only 91 calories attracting consumers who want to lower thier calorie intake.

Multiple Applications of Caramel Chocolate

Caramel has a natural flavour profile and versatility in the confectionery world making it perfect with chocolate in multiple uses. Caramel chocolate has multiple applications in various food and beverage segments including bakery, confectionery, hot & cold drinks and dairy & frozen desserts. The versatility of caramel chocolate helps in the wide expansion of the market.

Caramel chocolate has multiple functionalities of being a sauce, fillings, toppings, flavouring and colourings. In candy and confectionery applications such as candy bars as treats, chocolate spreads enhance breakfast and snack items such as pancakes and toast. In the bakery industry, caramel chocolates are used to improve the production of tempting desserts such as cakes, pastries and cookies.

In January 2023, Luker Chocolate, a Colombian chocolate manufacturer introduced its new Caramelo 33%, caramel chocolate couverture. The new product highlights flavour notes of Cacao Fino de Aroma with a balanced caramel flavour. The product is highly useful for manufacturers who are seeking new and exciting flavour combinations in confectionery, snacking, baking and hot chocolate.

High Calories of the Caramel Chocolate

Caramel chocolate has higher sugar and fat content that contribute to the more calorie addition into the body. For instance, Moody's Confectionery's Cream Caramel Chocolate has 52.91 Kcal/10 gr. The higher calories provided by caramel chocolate may contribute to various lifestyle disorders such as obesity and diabetes.

According to the World Health Organization 2022 statistics, more than 1 billion people globally are suffering from obesity, where 650 million people are adults and 340 million are adolescents. The severity of obesity is increasing in children too, accounting for up to 39 million according to 2022, WHO statistics.

According to IDF Diabetes Atlas 2021, 537 million adults are living with diabetes in the world. The organisation reports that the prevalence is increasing rapidly and is estimated to reach 643 million by 2030. The increasing prevalence of these diseases is reducing the consumer interest in consuming high-calorie confectionery products such as caramel confectionery restraining the market growth.

Segment Analysis

The global caramel chocolate market is segmented based on type, nature, function, distribution channel, application and region.

High Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

The global caramel chocolate market is segmented based on type into dark, milk and white chocolates. The dark chocolate segment accounted for the largest share of the global market. The potential health benefits of dark chocolate such as antioxidants and improved cognitive function, drive demand for caramel chocolates with higher cocoa content, positively impacting the segment growth.

Manufacturers are offering products with various tastes and flavour options by the addition of sea salt and trying other flavours to introduce new tastes into the market. For instance, See's Candies, an American manufacturer and distributor of candy, introduced its first sea salt caramel chocolate in March 2023. The Dark Salted Caramel is the ultimate flavour combination of brown sugar caramel and dark chocolate, sprinkled with sea salt.

Geographical Penetration

High Chocolate Consumption In Europe

Europe dominated the global caramel chocolate market growth. The region has the highest chocolate consumption in the world. According to World Population Review estimation, Switzerland consumes the most chocolate per person with an average person consuming approximately 8.8 kg of chocolate every year. Austria consumes about 20 pounds of chocolate every year per person.

The high chocolate consumption positively drives the market within the region with the manufacturers involving various new flavors and types of chocolate in the industry. Switzerland has developed a powerful reputation across the world for its exceptional chocolate industry. The increasing industrial development in the chocolate industry and the high demand for caramel chocolate in various end-use applications by consumers is expanding the market in this region.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Nestle India, Ferrero, Puratos Group, Mondelez International., Mars or Affiliates, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Barry Callebaut, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG, Royce Chocolate and Moddy's Confectionery Pvt. Ltd.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on the global caramel chocolate market. The pandemic affected various global markets due to the disrupted supply chain activities affecting whole food processing. Manufacturers faced challenges in various stages of product development from raw material procurement to distribution of finished products.

The temporary shutdown of the processing units due to strict government regulations had a negative impact on the caramel chocolate industry. Various supermarkets and hypermarkets were also closed down, making it harder for the consumer to reach out for the products. Further use of e-commerce platforms in the later stage of the pandemic for the easy and convenient product reach to consumers helped in recovering sales.

The pandemic period positively impacted the demand for convenient and healthy food products. The high demand for snacking options among global consumers has increased due to the increased availability of free time. Consumers had a high demand for tasty and healthy snacks that satisfy thier cravings and promote instant gratification of the product's taste.

Russia- Ukraine War Impact

The Russia-Ukraine war greatly impacted several industrial sectors, including multiple food and beverage sectors. The war created import and export trade disruptions, resulting in economic disturbances. The supply chain activities were badly impacted, disrupting demand-supply chain activities. The scarcity of raw materials and other essential resources paused the global market for various products, including caramel chocolate market.

By Type

• Dark Chocolate
• Milk Chocolate
• White Chocolate

By Nature

• Organic
• Conventional

By Function

• Sauce
• Fillings
• Toppings
• Flavoring and Coloring

By Distribution Channel

• Hypermarket/Supermarket
• Convenience Store
• Specialty Store
• Online Stores
• Others

By Application

• Bakery
• Confectionery
• Beverages
• Dairy & Frozen Desserts
• Other

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• In August 2023, Quality Street announced the launch of the New Quality Street Collisions Hazelnut and Caramel chocolate sharing bar, a new product combining caramel, hazelnut, and chocolate.
• In February 2023, Dunkin' announced the launch of an all-new Caramel Chocolate Cold Brew that is crafted with Dunkin's ultra-smooth cold brew, caramel, and rich milk chocolate flavor. The product is topped with Chocolate Cold Foam and Cocoa Caramel Sprinkles.
• In July 2023, Galaxy, a chocolate bar, made and marketed by Mars Inc., has launched a new salted caramel chocolate bar to its collection - and it's completely vegan. The new product is highly popular among the vegan population who are looking for dairy-free chocolate products.

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