US Chocolate Market By Type, By Age Group, By Point of Sale, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021

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United States is the largest chocolate market in the world. Surging demand for premium, dark and sugar free chocolates; changing consumer taste and preferences; increasing use of chocolates in food and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries; and growing chocolate gifting culture during festivals and special occasions are few of the key factors driving the chocolate market in the US. Increasing trend of setting up exclusive stores, selling products through online channels and expanding distribution channels are few other factors that are positively influencing the country’s chocolate market. Growing dark chocolate consumption is also being witnessed in the country, primarily on account of dark chocolates being rich in antioxidants, besides aiding in preventing cardiac arrests and several other diseases.

According to TechSci Research report “US  Chocolate Market By Type, By Age Group, By Point of Sale, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021”, chocolate market in the US is projected to cross US$ 30 billion by 2021, on account of increasing product offerings by private label brands at affordable prices coupled with shifting consumer preference towards chocolates with health benefits. In 2015, US chocolate market was dominated by countline and seasonal chocolate segments, which accounted for a cumulative revenue share of around 65% in the country’s chocolate market. Presence of a wide and organized distribution network of retail stores and hypermarkets/supermarkets in the country is also contributing to boosting sales of chocolates in the US, with supermarkets/hypermarkets accounting for the largest share in 2015. Hershey’s, Mars, Lindt & Sprungli and Nestle are few of the leading market players operating in the US chocolate market. “United States Chocolate Market By Type, By Age Group, By Point of Sale, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021” discusses the following aspects of the chocolate market in the US:

  • United States Chocolate Market Size, Share & Forecast
  • Segmental Analysis - By Product Type (Countline, Seasonal, Tablet, Boxed and Others), By Age Group (5-14 Years, 15-24 Years, 25-54 Years, 55 Years and Above), and By Point of sale (Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online and Others)
  • Policy and Regulatory Landscape
  • Changing Market Trends & Emerging Opportunities
  • Competitive Landscape & Strategic Recommendations

Why You Should Buy This Report?

  • To gain an in-depth understanding of the US chocolate market
  • To identify the customer preference towards chocolates
  • To help industry consultants, chocolate manufacturers, distributors and dealers align their market-centric strategies
  • To obtain research-based business decisions and add weight to presentations and marketing material
  • To gain competitive knowledge of leading market players
  • To avail 10% customization in the report without any extra charges and get the research data or trends added in the report as per the buyer’s specific needs

Report Methodology

The information contained in this report is based upon both primary and secondary sources. Primary research includes interviews with chocolate manufacturers and industry experts. Secondary research includes an exhaustive search of relevant publications such as company annual reports, financial reports and other proprietary databases.

Table of content

Table of content

1.    Introduction

1.1.  Market Overview

1.2.  Key Highlights of the Report

1.3.  Market Coverage

1.4.  Market Segments Covered

1.5.  Research Tenure Considered

2.    Research Methodology

2.1.  Methodology Landscape

2.2.  Objective of the Study

2.3.  Baseline Methodology

2.4.  Formulation of the Scope

2.5.  Assumptions and Limitations

2.6.  Sources of Research

2.7.  Approach for the Market Study

2.8.  Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares

2.9.  Forecasting Methodology

3.    Executive Summary

3.1.  Market Overview

3.2.  Market Forecast

3.3.  Key Regions

3.4.  Key Segments

4.    Voice of Customer Analysis

4.1.  Brand Awareness

4.2.  Factors Influencing Purchase Decision

4.3.  Challenges Faced

5.    United States Chocolate Market Outlook

5.1.  Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1.    By Value

5.2.  Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1.    By Product Type Market Share Analysis (Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate)

5.2.2.    By Category Market Share Analysis (Countline, Tablets, Chocolate Pouches and Bags, Boxed Chocolates, Others)

5.2.3.    By Distribution Channel Market Share Analysis (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online, Others)

5.2.4.    By Regional Market Share Analysis

5.2.4.1.        South Market Share Analysis

5.2.4.2.        West Market Share Analysis

5.2.4.3.        Mid-West Market Share Analysis

5.2.4.4.        North-East Market Share Analysis

5.2.5.    By Top 5 Companies Market Share Analysis, Others (2024)

5.3.  United States Chocolate Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

5.3.1.    By Product Type Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

5.3.2.    By Category Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

5.3.3.    By Distribution Channel Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

5.3.4.    By Region Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

6.    United States Gas Barbeque Grill Market Outlook

6.1.  Market Size & Forecast      

6.1.1.    By Value

6.2.  Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.    By Category Market Share Analysis

6.2.2.    By Distribution Channel Market Share Analysis

7.    United States Charcoal Barbeque Grill Market Outlook

7.1.  Market Size & Forecast      

7.1.1.    By Value

7.2.  Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.    By Category Market Share Analysis

7.2.2.    By Distribution Channel Market Share Analysis

8.    United States Electric Barbeque Grill Market Outlook

8.1.  Market Size & Forecast      

8.1.1.    By Value

8.2.  Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.    By Category Market Share Analysis

8.2.2.    By Distribution Channel Market Share Analysis

9.    Market Dynamics

9.1.  Drivers

9.2.  Challenges

10. Market Trends & Developments

11. SWOT Analysis

11.1.            Strengths

11.2.            Weaknesses

11.3.            Opportunities

11.4.            Threats

12. United States Economic Profile

13. Policy & Regulatory Landscape

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1.            Company Profiles

14.1.1. The Hershey Company

14.1.1.1.     Company Details

14.1.1.2.     Products & Services

14.1.1.3.     Financials (As Per Availability)

14.1.1.4.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

14.1.1.5.     Recent Developments

14.1.1.6.     Key Management Personnel

14.1.2. Mars Incorporated

14.1.2.1.     Company Details

14.1.2.2.     Products & Services

14.1.2.3.     Financials (As Per Availability)

14.1.2.4.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

14.1.2.5.     Recent Developments

14.1.2.6.     Key Management Personnel

14.1.3. Ferrero U.S.A., Inc.

14.1.3.1.     Company Details

14.1.3.2.     Products & Services

14.1.3.3.     Financials (As Per Availability)

14.1.3.4.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

14.1.3.5.     Recent Developments

14.1.3.6.     Key Management Personnel

14.1.4. Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc.

14.1.4.1.     Company Details

14.1.4.2.     Products & Services

14.1.4.3.     Financials (As Per Availability)

14.1.4.4.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

14.1.4.5.     Recent Developments

14.1.4.6.     Key Management Personnel

14.1.5. Theo Chocolate, Inc.

14.1.5.1.     Company Details

14.1.5.2.     Products & Services

14.1.5.3.     Financials (As Per Availability)

14.1.5.4.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

14.1.5.5.     Recent Developments

14.1.5.6.     Key Management Personnel

14.1.6. Fran's Chocolates Ltd.

14.1.6.1.     Company Details

14.1.6.2.     Products & Services

14.1.6.3.     Financials (As Per Availability)

14.1.6.4.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

14.1.6.5.     Recent Developments

14.1.6.6.     Key Management Personnel

14.1.7. Recchiuti Confections

14.1.7.1.     Company Details

14.1.7.2.     Products & Services

14.1.7.3.     Financials (As Per Availability)

14.1.7.4.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

14.1.7.5.     Recent Developments

14.1.7.6.     Key Management Personnel

14.1.8. TCHO Ventures, Inc.

14.1.8.1.     Company Details

14.1.8.2.     Products & Services

14.1.8.3.     Financials (As Per Availability)

14.1.8.4.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

14.1.8.5.     Recent Developments

14.1.8.6.     Key Management Personnel

14.1.9. Bon Bon Bon, LLC

14.1.9.1.     Company Details

14.1.9.2.     Products & Services

14.1.9.3.     Financials (As Per Availability)

14.1.9.4.     Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

14.1.9.5.     Recent Developments

14.1.9.6.     Key Management Personnel

14.1.10.              The Chickasaw Nation

14.1.10.1.  Company Details

14.1.10.2.  Products & Services

14.1.10.3.  Financials (As Per Availability)

14.1.10.4.  Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

14.1.10.5.  Recent Developments

14.1.10.6.  Key Management Personnel

15. Strategic Recommendations

15.1.            Key Focus Areas

15.2.            Target Product Type

15.3.            Target Category

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