Organic Chocolate Confectionery Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Organic Chocolate Confectionery Market is Segmented By Type(Milk, Dark, and White), By Product Type(Bars, Chips, Truffles & Cups and Others), By Distribution Channel(Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, and Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Organic Chocolate Confectionery Market Overview

The Global Organic Chocolate Confectionery Market USD 926.3 million in 2022 and is projected to witness lucrative growth by reaching up to USD 1,510.1 million by 2030. The market is growing at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period 2024-2031. Organic chocolate confectionery refers to a category of chocolate treats that are made from organic ingredients. Organic chocolate confectionery often emphasizes high-quality cocoa beans and a higher cocoa content compared to conventional chocolate.

Organic chocolate confectionery has gained popularity among consumers who are concerned about their health and the environment, which boosts the organic chocolate confectionery market growth. 

Organic chocolate confectionery uses organic cocoa beans, which are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Other ingredients such as organic sugar, organic milk or cream (in the case of milk chocolate), organic nuts, and organic flavors may also be used. Organic chocolate confectionery, which is made from organic ingredients and produced using sustainable farming methods, boosts organic chocolate confectionery market growth. Organic fair-trade chocolate confectionery offers a combination of organic ingredients and fair-trade practices.

Organic Chocolate Confectionery Market Scope

Organic Chocolate Confectionery Market Dynamics

Increasing Demand for Organic Food Products, Owing to Growing Health-Conscious Consumers 

Organic chocolate confectionery refers to chocolates made from organic ingredients that are grown and processed without the use of synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Owing to the benefits associated with consuming organic food is driving the consumers to actively seek organic alternatives. Hence, the increasing demand for organic food products, including organic chocolate confectionery, is driven by growing health consciousness among consumers. Furthermore, dark chocolate is high in antioxidants, which help protect the skin from the sun's harmful rays. Consumers in both developed and developing countries are becoming more health-conscious, thus, the demand for organic foods that are free of synthetic additives is on the rise. 

Fluctuations in the Price of Raw Materials Hamper the Growth of the Market 

 Cocoa and sugar are two essential raw materials used in the production of confectioneries all over the world. Cocoa and sugar prices have fluctuated in recent years due to rapid changes in production and demand in the worldwide marketplace. Unfavorable weather conditions, crop diseases, labor availability, stock ratios, and other economic factors all affect sugar and cocoa yields, interfering with the smooth flow of supply and demand in the market. As a result, the average annual price of raw materials ranges from low to high, resulting in surplus or understock in the market for sugar and chocolate products.

Organic Chocolate Confectionery Market Segment Analysis

The global organic chocolate confectionery market is segmented based on type, product, distribution channel, and region.

The true natural flavor of milk chocolate

By base type, the global organic chocolate confectionery market is segmented into milk, dark and white. 

In 2022, milk chocolate had the greatest share of the market. A bar of milk chocolate normally contains 12% or more milk. Milk chocolate appeals to a broader consumer base, including those who prefer a sweeter and milder taste profile compared to the slightly bitter taste of dark chocolate. 

In the organic chocolate confectionery market, milk chocolate products are available with organic certifications, indicating that the ingredients used to make the chocolate are grown and processed following organic standards. This means that the milk used in organic milk chocolate comes from organically raised dairy cows, and the other ingredients, such as cocoa and sweeteners, are also organic.

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2023)

Global Organic Chocolate Confectionery Market Geographical Penetration

Increased Artisanal Chocolates in Europe Region

In 2020, Europe had the highest revenue share in organic chocolate confectionery.  The largest chocolate consumers in the world are the Germans, with a per capita consumption of 11 kg per year. Switzerland is ranked as the second-largest with 9.7 kg per capita, followed by Estonia with 8.8 kg. The average per capita chocolate consumption in Europe is estimated at 5.0 kg. Increased production of artisanal chocolates, ongoing taste improvements, and in-store promotions are also driving the regional market growth.

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2023)

Organic Chocolate Confectionery Companies 

The major global players include The Organic Chocolate Confectionery Company, Organic Chocolate Confectionery House Company, Bobabox Limited, Cuppotee, Fokus Inc., Gong Cha, Lollicup USA, Inc., Sumo's (M) Sdn Bhd, Ten Ren's Tea Time, and Troika JC.

COVID-19 Impact on Organic Chocolate Confectionery Market

The Cobid-19 outbreak has disrupted the market. Consumer purchasing power was impacted by the global pandemic and associated lockdowns and other restrictions in 2020. Seasonal demand for confectionery in the United States has decreased as a result of the pandemic, according to a report published by the National Confectioners Association in October 2020. Because chocolate confectioneries are frequently consumed outside of the home or on the road, sales of these items originally dropped in 2020. However, post-covid, the demand for organic chocolate confectionery is expected to grow due to increasing health consciousness among consumers. The coronavirus pandemic has led to surging demand for organic and sustainable foods.

By Type

• Milk
• Dark
• White 

By Product

• Bars
• Chips
• Truffles & Cups
• Others 

By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Online Sales
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • 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 June 2022, Cargill, a supplier of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products, acquired Lemon Decoration Group. This acquisition allowed Cargill to bring its full cocoa and chocolate expertise to Lemon.
• In April 2021, Mondelez International, a manufacturer of food products and beverages, announced the collaboration with Food Ingredients, a leading supplier of cocoa beans and cocoa ingredients, to create the world's single-largest sustainable commercial cocoa farm in Indonesia.
• In January 2020, Herza Schokolade, specializes in functional chocolate pieces for ice cream, muesli, baking mixes, confections, and dairy products. launched a series of 20 organic chocolate products.

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• To visualize the global organic chocolate confectionery market segmentation based on type, product and distribution channel and understand key commercial assets and players.
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The Global Organic Chocolate Confectionery Market Report Would Provide Approximately 61 Tables, 63 Figures And 102 Pages.

Target Audience 2024

• Manufacturers/ Buyers
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• Emerging Companies