Global Chocolate Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The global chocolate market size was estimated at USD 123,051.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 184,693.6 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$123,051.4
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$184,693.6
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
4.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global chocolate market highlights

  • The global chocolate market generated a revenue of USD 123,051.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 184,693.6 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 4.8% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, traditional accounted for a revenue of USD 126,292.7 million in 2024.
  • Artificial is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 123,051.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 184,693.6 million
Growth rate4.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentTraditional
Fastest growing segmentArtificial
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationArtificial, Traditional

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 17.3% of the global chocolate market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 4,270.1 million by 2033.

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Chocolate Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Arcor View profile 1001-5000 Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina, South America http://www.arcor.com
The Australian Carob Company View profile 51-100 Booborowie, South Australia, Australia, Oceania https://www.australiancarobs.com
Ferrero View profile 10001+ Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Europe https://www.ferrero.com
The Hershey Co View profile 20505 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States, 17033 https://www.thehersheycompany.com
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG View profile 14746 Seestrasse 204, Kilchberg, Switzerland, CH-8802 https://www.lindt-spruengli.com
Mars Group Holdings Corp View profile 755 1-10-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 160-0022 http://www.mars-ghd.co.jp
Mondelez International Inc Class A View profile 91000 905 West Fulton Market, Suite 200, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607 https://www.mondelezinternational.com
Barry Callebaut AG View profile 13615 Hardturmstrasse 181, Zurich, Switzerland, 8005 https://www.barry-callebaut.com
Meiji Holdings Co Ltd View profile 24532 4-16, Kyobashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 104-0031 http://www.meiji.com
Nestle SA View profile 270000 Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, Switzerland, CH-1800 https://www.nestle.com

Global chocolate market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to chocolate market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Traditional was the largest segment with a revenue share of 102.63% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global chocolate market based on artificial, traditional covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Chocolate Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Traditional
      • Dark
      • Milk
      • White
    • Artificial
  • Global Chocolate Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Supermarket & Hypermarket
    • Convenience Store
    • Online

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