Global Dark Chocolate Market Size By Type (70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, 75% Cocoa Dark Chocolate), By Product (Bitter Chocolate, Pure Bitter Chocolate), By Distribution Channel (Online Sales, Offline Sales), By Application (Beverages, Food And bakery), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Dark Chocolate Market Size And Forecast

Dark Chocolate Market size was valued at USD 70.69 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 126.13 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.28% from 2024 to 2031.

Growing health benefits associated with cocoa-rich dark chocolates, rising demand for premium dark chocolates as gifts, players introducing more limited-edition seasonal , increasing online sales, and expanding marketing initiatives are expected to drive the global Dark Chocolate Market during the forecast period. The Global Dark Chocolate Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Dark Chocolate Market Definition

A chocolate that is made without adding milk solids and has a more prominent taste of chocolate is dark chocolate. As a result, dark chocolate is more likely to have a dry, gritty texture and a bitter aftertaste than milk chocolate. Sugar, cacao beans, flavoring ingredients such as vanilla extract and an emulsifier like soy lecithin to preserve the texture are some of the basic ingredients of dark chocolates. The proportion of cocoa solids in each dark chocolate bar distinguishes them from one another. The widespread health and wellness trend continues to have an impact on the Dark Chocolate Market, with manufacturers including organic ingredients and natural sweeteners. The preference for dark chocolate over milk chocolate is still strong due to its health benefits. However, given the worldwide chocolate industry’s perception crisis and the rise in demand for healthier products, it’s quite likely that the dark chocolate business will bear some of the brunts of the fallout.

Global Dark Chocolate Market Overview

This section of the report contains all the fundamental dynamics of the Dark Chocolate Market. It includes all the factors that drive, restrain, and challenge the growth of the market. Increased demand for premium dark chocolates as gifts, growing online sales, players launching more limited-edition seasonal chocolates, and expanding marketing initiatives are expected to drive the worldwide Dark Chocolate Market in the forecast period. In addition, greater disposable income and changes in eating habits have resulted in increased demand for dark chocolate in emerging countries. On the contrary, with rising demand for healthier products, the global chocolate business is experiencing a perception crisis, and rising cocoa costs may be one of the key restraining factors to the market’s growth in the next years.

A spike has been witnessed for fine flavor . This can be a good opportunity that could be availed by various companies. Gluten-free chocolate is an area that is witnessing a huge surge in market growth. An increase in the consumption of gluten-free foods will accelerate the growth of gluten-free dark chocolates. Market Research uses primary sources to narrow down the available data, validate it, and apply it to compile a full-fledged market research report. The report includes a quantitative and qualitative assessment of market factors that the customer is interested in. The “Global Dark Chocolate Market” is primarily segmented into sub-segments that may give categorized data on current market trends. This report further contains the segmentation analysis of the Dark Chocolate Market.

Global Dark Chocolate MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Dark Chocolate Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Product, Distribution Channel, Application, and Geography.

Dark Chocolate Market, By Type

•  70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate
•  75% Cocoa Dark Chocolate
•  80% Cocoa Dark Chocolate
•  90% Cocoa Dark Chocolate

Based on Type, The market is segmented into 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, 75% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, 80% Cocoa Dark Chocolate, and 90% Cocoa Dark Chocolate. Dark chocolate has a cocoa level of about 50%, which helps to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and improve blood flow. It also contains a bioactive ingredient that aids in the maintenance of healthy, beautiful skin. Because of the aforementioned factors, demand for dark chocolate is rising, and it is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR during the projected period (2020-2025).

Dark Chocolate Market, By Product

•  Bitter Chocolate
•  Pure Bitter Chocolate
•  Semi-Sweet Chocolate
•  Organic Dark Chocolates
•  Inorganic Dark Chocolates

Based on Product, the market is segmented into Bitter Chocolate, Pure Bitter Chocolate, Semi-Sweet Chocolate., Organic Dark Chocolates, and Inorganic Dark Chocolates.

Dark Chocolate Market, By Distribution Channel

•  Online Sales
•  Offline Sales
•  Departmental Stores
•  Pharmaceutical Stores And Confectionary Stores
•  Trade Specialty Stores

Based on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Online Sales, Offline Sales, Departmental Stores, Pharmaceutical Stores And Confectionary Stores, and Trade specialty Stores. Due to the presence of a large middle-income group, the independent retail store led in terms of market share in 2019. Convenience stores are the largest segment, followed by supermarkets and hypermarkets, as the country’s chocolate industry grows due to a growing number of health-conscious consumers, an expanding working population, and increased urbanization. Apart from traditional stores, is the next promising sector for the chocolate industry’s growth. The market is being driven by rising online chocolate sales and increased demand for luxury chocolates.

Dark Chocolate Market, By Application

•  Beverages
•  Food And bakery
•  Personal Care & Cosmetics
•  Pharmaceuticals
•  Others

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Beverages, Food And bakery, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, and Others.

Dark Chocolate Market, By Geography

•  North America
•  Europe
•  Asia Pacific
•  Rest of the world

On the basis of Geography, The Global Dark Chocolate Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. North America held the largest share of the worldwide Chocolate Market in 2019. Because of the presence of well-known brands and increasing chocolate consumption, the North American chocolate market holds a significant proportion. Festivals like Christmas, Good Friday, and others are expected to raise demand for chocolates and improve sales.

Key Players

The “Global Dark Chocolate Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Mars, Inc, Mondelez International, Meiji Co Ltd, Nestlé SA, Hershey Co, Lindt, Ritter Sport, Amul, Blommer Chocolate Company, Brookside Foods, Chocolate Frey, and Ezaki Glico (TCHO).

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

•  Mondelez International announced in 2020 that it has reached an agreement to buy Give & Go a North American in-store bakery channel. Give &go hopes to increase its presence in the snack sector with this acquisition.
•  Mars, Incorporated stated in 2019 that it would introduce its first vegan milk chocolate in the United Kingdom. With the product launch, the corporation aims to capture the Galaxy brand’s target market by offering a new variation.
•  Ferrero introduced the Golden Gallery Signature, a premium collection of finely sculpted chocolates, in 2019. The company has now entered the sector of various boxed chocolates with this new launch.

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