Chocolate Confectionery

The demand for chocolate confectionery remained stable in 2023, with a slight increase in volume terms but a solid rise in value sales. Value growth stemmed largely from increases in average unit prices. The overall rate of inflation in the country…

The per capita consumption of chocolate confectionery in India in 2023 is only 7% of consumption in the US and 10% of consumption in the UK. Generally, chocolate confectionery in India has limited mind space association, primarily focused on gifting,…

As consumers are adjusting their budgets to deal with high inflation, some have had to prioritise essential products over those perceived as expendable. Chocolate confectionery is amongst the non-essentials that have suffered from budget limitations,…

Hong Kong consumers are becoming more adventurous in their search for new taste experiences, and players are finding ways to cater to consumers’ expanding palate in chocolate confectionery. For example, in late 2022, Hong Kong’s dominant distribution…

Tablets remained the leading format within chocolate confectionery in terms of retail value in 2023, having overtaken boxed assortments earlier in the review period. Moreover the former led growth within the category, continuing the trend of the…

During times of economic uncertainty, chocolate confectionery tends to cede ground to sugar confectionery in Ukraine. This is largely because of the higher prices of chocolate confectionery amid strong pressure on consumer incomes. Towards the end of…

Chocolate confectionery is witnessing a more upbeat performance in 2023, with retail volume sales returning to growth. There has been a significant number of new chocolate products launched in 2023, which has captured consumer interest and boosted…

In 2023, chocolate confectionery is witnessing low and stable retail volume growth, despite the ongoing inflationary pressures in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As seen during past financial crises, affordable treats, such as chocolate confectionery, can…

US consumers are continuing to modify their shopping habits in order to cope with the higher prices of their favourite treats. Some consumers are buying lower-priced chocolate confectionery to ensure volume supply, some are buying decadent chocolate…

In 2023, chocolate confectionery in Ireland is driven by a strong consumer desire for indulgence and celebration. Chocolate is not merely a sweet treat, but a symbol of joy and festivity, making it a preferred choice for marking special occasions.…

Chocolate confectionery is set to see low retail volume growth in 2023, although current value growth is expected to be far higher, amidst inflation. Modern grocery distribution channels are important for sales of chocolate confectionery in Kenya,…

Overall, despite economic uncertainties in the country, demand for chocolate confectionery is resilient in 2023.

Despite the increase in chocolate confectionery consumption during the pandemic, due to consumers spending more time at home and indulging in treats, the category continues to grow, both in volume and value. We are, however, seeing different trends…

Volume sales in chocolate confectionery in Nigeria continue to trend downwards in 2023, following the considerable decline witnessed in 2022. The prevailing macroeconomic conditions in Nigeria, particularly rampant inflation, has persisted from 2022…

Rising inflation has been denting households’ purchasing power and consumer spending in 2023. Nevertheless, despite certain shifts in consumer behaviour, willingness to spend on chocolate confectionery is still rising in 2023, and retail volume sales…

In 2022, chocolate confectionery sales surpassed their pre-pandemic levels again in volume and real value terms and were expected to continue seeing positive growth in 2023. While impulse channels such as kiosks, which are included under small local…

Chocolate confectionery is set to record solid retail current value growth in 2023, driven by unit price increases of around 10% in most categories. Meanwhile, without innovation in terms of flavours, and digital campaigns, stronger volume declines…

Germany was strongly impacted by the pandemic in 2020-2021, due to various restrictions imposed on the local population. However, the situation was positive for most retailers due to the closure of foodservice and limited leisure activities outside…

Chocolate confectionery has been impacted by shortages in the supply of sugar, much of which needs to be imported. The shortages have had a severe impact on the local chocolate confectionery industry, which is dependent on this raw material. Several…

Retail volume sales of chocolate confectionery are recording stronger growth in 2023 compared to the previous year, due to the growing population, the rise in impulse purchases outside of the home, and the focus of players on expanding the presence…