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Chocolate Confectionery in the United Kingdom

Jul 2018

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PROSPECTS

Health concerns cap growth of chocolate confectionary in 2018, but dynamic innovation in premium segment set to boost value growth

Value and volume growth is expected to be marginal in chocolate confectionery between 2018 and 2023 as the category reaches maturity, but pockets of growth within the premium segment will boost the overall performance. Growing premiumisation and indulgence trends are expected to see more consumers turning to premium chocolate as they adopt the “better but less” approach.

Is a sugar tax on chocolate confectionery a future reality?

Whilst the “war on sugar” is not a new topic of debate, it is still headlining the media today. The sugar tax on soft drinks coming into effect in April 2018 is generating discussion on whether the tax should extend to a wider range of product types such as confectionery.

Organic chocolate tops the consumer wishlist in 2018, but taste will dictate buying decisions in the forecast period

Organic chocolate confectionery outperformed the overall chocolate confectionery category in 2018 in retail value sales as demand for ethical and “healthy” chocolates continues to rise. Premium chocolate is no longer the preserve of the few; retailers such as Waitrose and Tesco are dedicating more shelf space to small premium players such as Seed & Bean whose products are handmade in England, organic and Fairtrade.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Traditional brands are losing out to premium mainstream brands, such as Lindt and Thorntons

The top three companies, Mondelez UK, Mars Food UK and Nestlé UK face increased competition in chocolate confectionery in 2018 as premium mainstream brands muscle their way in. Lindt & Sprüngli were the biggest spenders in advertising in 2017, promoting their premium credentials on TV, in cinemas and press ads.

Reformulation, variety and packaging innovations will be important to staying competitive

Negative publicity on chocolate confectionery and the desire for guilt-free indulgence will mean that reformulation, variety and packaging innovations will be important to staying competitive and manufacturers will need to work harder to increase chocolate’s appeal. Dark chocolate has registered a strong performance over the last few years because of its ability to fit the healthy but indulgent brief, but future growth is expected to slow as the category matures.

The growth of private label premium products makes price a key factor for chocolate manufacturers

The growing share of private label means chocolate manufacturers will need to prioritise price in order to win shoppers. There may be stagnated demand for chocolate confectionery, but consumers are becoming more demanding with their chocolate.

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Discover the latest market trends and uncover sources of future market growth for the Chocolate confectionery industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor's team of in-country analysts.

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The Chocolate confectionery in United Kingdom market research report includes:

Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
Detailed segmentation of international and local products
Historic volumes and values, company and brand market shares
Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
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Chocolate Confectionery in the United Kingdom - Category analysis

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Health concerns cap growth of chocolate confectionary in 2018, but dynamic innovation in premium segment set to boost value growth

Is a sugar tax on chocolate confectionery a future reality?

Organic chocolate tops the consumer wishlist in 2018, but taste will dictate buying decisions in the forecast period

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Traditional brands are losing out to premium mainstream brands, such as Lindt and Thorntons

Reformulation, variety and packaging innovations will be important to staying competitive

The growth of private label premium products makes price a key factor for chocolate manufacturers

Summary 1 Other Chocolate Confectionery by Product Type:

CATEGORY DATA

Table 1 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 2 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 3 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 4 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 5 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2013-2018
Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2014-2018
Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2015-2018
Table 8 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Packaged Food in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Sales of packaged food continue to grow

Health and wellness drives growth across packaged food

Private label and discounters continue to win share across the packaged food space

British consumers increasingly buy their groceries online

Packaged food set to continue growing at a slow pace over the forecast period

FOODSERVICE

Sales to Foodservice

Sales of milk alternatives to foodservice continue to grow
Vegetable chips, popcorn and sweet potato increase in popularity
Meat substitutes continue to break through into the foodservice industry

Consumer Foodservice

Health and wellness continues to shape trends in consumer foodservice
Convenience drives foodservice volume sales
Could meal kits threaten consumer foodservice?

Category Data

Table 13 Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 14 Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 15 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 16 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023

MARKET DATA

Table 17 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 18 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 19 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 20 GBO Company Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2014-2018
Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2014-2018
Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2015-2018
Table 23 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2013-2018
Table 24 Distribution of Packaged Food by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 25 Distribution of Packaged Food by Format and Category: % Value 2018
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

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PROSPECTS

Health concerns cap growth of chocolate confectionary in 2018, but dynamic innovation in premium segment set to boost value growth

Is a sugar tax on chocolate confectionery a future reality?

Organic chocolate tops the consumer wishlist in 2018, but taste will dictate buying decisions in the forecast period

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Traditional brands are losing out to premium mainstream brands, such as Lindt and Thorntons

Reformulation, variety and packaging innovations will be important to staying competitive

The growth of private label premium products makes price a key factor for chocolate manufacturers

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Chocolate Confectionery in the United Kingdom - Category analysis

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Health concerns cap growth of chocolate confectionary in 2018, but dynamic innovation in premium segment set to boost value growth

Is a sugar tax on chocolate confectionery a future reality?

Organic chocolate tops the consumer wishlist in 2018, but taste will dictate buying decisions in the forecast period

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Traditional brands are losing out to premium mainstream brands, such as Lindt and Thorntons

Reformulation, variety and packaging innovations will be important to staying competitive

The growth of private label premium products makes price a key factor for chocolate manufacturers

CATEGORY DATA

Packaged Food in the United Kingdom - Industry Overview

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Sales of packaged food continue to grow

Health and wellness drives growth across packaged food

Private label and discounters continue to win share across the packaged food space

British consumers increasingly buy their groceries online

Packaged food set to continue growing at a slow pace over the forecast period

FOODSERVICE

Sales to Foodservice

Consumer Foodservice

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MARKET DATA

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