About Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate contains less milk than milk chocolate or no milk at all, and is 60%-99.9% cocoa. Based on product type, the dark chocolate market in the US has been segmented into organic dark chocolate and inorganic dark chocolate. The premiumization trend in the US is a driving factor for the growth of the country's chocolate market, which is paving the way for the emergence of craft and artisanal chocolate brands such as Mast Brothers and Rogue Chocolatier. The overall demand for premium and seasonal chocolates in the US has increased as consumers prefer these chocolates for personal consumption or for gifting, during festivals like Easter, Christmas, and Halloween.
Technavio’s analysts forecast the dark chocolate market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 8.34% during the period 2017-2021.
Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the dark chocolate market in the US for 2017-2021. The report presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources.
Technavio's report, Dark Chocolate Market in the US 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors
• Lindt & Sprüngli
• Mars
• Mondel?z International
• THE HERSHEY COMPANY
• Godiva
Other prominent vendors
• ALTER ECO
• Amano Artisan Chocolate
• Divine Chocolate
• Endangered Species chocolate
• Ferrero
• Lake Champlain Chocolates
• Nestlé
• Newman's Own (No Limit)
• Nibmor
• Praim Group
• RITTER SPORT
• SCHARFFEN BERGER
• Sugarpova
• THEO CHOCOLATE
• Vivra Chocolate
• Vosges
Market driver
• Health benefits of dark chocolate
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Market challenge
• New varieties of milk and white chocolates being launched in the US
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Market trend
• Innovations in dark chocolates
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
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Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Research Methodology
PART 04: Introduction
• Global chocolate market: An overview
PART 05: Market landscape
• Chocolate market in the US: An overview
• Dark chocolate market in the US: An overview
• Comparison between chocolate market in the US and dark chocolate market in the US based on market lifecycle
• Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by product type
• Organic dark chocolate market in the US
• Inorganic dark chocolate market in the US
PART 07: Segmentation by distribution channel
• Supermarkets and hypermarkets
• Independent retailers
• Convenience stores
• Others
PART 08: Decision framework
PART 09: Drivers and challenges
• Market drivers
• Market challenges
PART 10: Market trends
• Trend for gourmet, artisanal, vegan, and gluten-free dark chocolate in the US
• Innovations in dark chocolates
• Introduction of dark chocolate snacks
• Demand for fair trade dark chocolate
PART 11: Vendor landscape
• Competitive scenario
• Strategies adopted by vendors
PART 12: Key vendor analysis
• Lindt & Sprüngli
• Mars
• Mondel?z International
• THE HERSHEY COMPANY
• Godiva
• Other prominent vendors
PART 13: Appendix
• List of abbreviations
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Global chocolate market 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 02: Dark chocolate market in the US: An overview
Exhibit 03: Dark chocolate market in the US 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 04: Popular types of dark chocolate
Exhibit 05: Market life cycle: Chocolate market in the US and dark chocolate market in the US
Exhibit 06: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 07: Dark chocolate market in the US by type 2016 and 2021 (% share of revenue)
Exhibit 08: Organic dark chocolate market in the US 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 09: Inorganic dark chocolate market in the US 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 10: Dark chocolate market in the US by distribution channel 2016 (% share of revenue)
Exhibit 11: Retail packaged gluten-free food market in the US 2010-2014 ($ billions)
Exhibit 12: Factors responsible for growing demand of Fairtrade practices in chocolate market
Exhibit 13: Strategies adopted by vendors
Exhibit 14: Lindt & Sprüngli: Business segmentation by geography 2016 (% share)
Exhibit 15: Lindt & Sprüngli: Dark chocolate product portfolio in the US
Exhibit 16: Lindt & Sprüngli: Recent development
Exhibit 17: Mars: Dark chocolate product portfolio in the US
Exhibit 18: Mars: Recent developments
Exhibit 19: Mondel?z International: Business segmentation by geography 2015 (% share)
Exhibit 20: Mondel?z International: Business segmentation by revenue 2015 (% share)
Exhibit 21: Mondel?z International: Dark chocolate product portfolio in the US
Exhibit 22: Mondel?z International: Recent development
Exhibit 23: THE HERSHEY COMPANY: Dark chocolate product portfolio in the US
Exhibit 24: THE HERSHEY COMPANY: Recent development
Exhibit 25: Godiva: Dark chocolate product offerings in the US
