Gluten-free Chocolate Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Distribution Channel, By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Gluten-free Chocolate Market will grow from USD 2.35 Billion in 2024 to USD 4.08 Billion by 2030 at a 9.63% CAGR. Gluten-free chocolate encompasses confectionery products specifically formulated and produced without gluten-containing ingredients, catering to consumers with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or those adhering to gluten-free dietary regimens. Primary market drivers include the increasing global diagnosis and awareness of celiac disease, a growing consumer focus on health and wellness, and the expanding perception of gluten-free products as healthier dietary choices. Product innovation, offering diverse flavors and textures, further contributes to market growth.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 2.35 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 4.08 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	9.63%
Fastest Growing Segment	White Chocolate
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

The global gluten-free chocolate market is significantly propelled by the increasing prevalence of celiac disease and gluten intolerance, alongside a growing emphasis on health consciousness and dietary awareness. The rising diagnosis of celiac disease necessitates strict adherence to gluten-free diets for affected individuals. According to a study published in CMAJ on November 11, 2025, over the past two decades, celiac disease has become the most prevalent autoimmune disorder of the gastrointestinal tract globally, with a reported seroprevalence of 1% to 2%.

Key Market Challenges

The primary challenging factor for the growth of the global gluten-free chocolate market stems from the elevated production costs. These costs are a direct result of the necessity to procure specialized ingredients and implement stringent manufacturing processes to mitigate the risk of cross-contamination. Such operational requirements inevitably lead to premium pricing for gluten-free chocolate products.

Key Market Trends

The focus on premiumization and artisanal offerings is a notable trend reshaping the global gluten-free chocolate market. Consumers are increasingly seeking high-quality, specialty products that offer unique flavor profiles and superior ingredient sourcing, moving beyond basic allergen-free options to embrace a more elevated indulgence.

Key Market Players

Alter Eco Foods
Dagoba Chocolate
Mars Inc.
Endangered Species
Enjoy Life Natural Brands
The Hershey Company
Nestle S.A.
Scharffen Berger
Vosges IP, LLC
Wild Ophelia

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Gluten-free Chocolate Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Gluten-free Chocolate Market, By Type:

Dark
Milk
White

Gluten-free Chocolate Market, By Distribution Channel:

Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets
Convenience Stores
Online
Others

Gluten-free Chocolate Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Gluten-free Chocolate Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Dark, Milk, White)
- 5.2.2. By Distribution Channel (Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.2. France Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia Pacific Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.2. India Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Gluten-free Chocolate Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Gluten-free Chocolate Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Alter Eco Foods
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Dagoba Chocolate
15.3. Mars Inc.
15.4. Endangered Species
15.5. Enjoy Life Natural Brands
15.6. The Hershey Company
15.7. Nestle S.A.
15.8. Scharffen Berger
15.9. Vosges IP, LLC
15.10. Wild Ophelia