PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positive outlook driven by improving economy and rising consumer confidence
Retail sales of chocolate confectionery in Chile are forecast to rise at a current value CAGR of 6% (2025 constant value CAGR of 3%) over the forecast period, reaching CLP1,083 billion. The category is expected to experience continued growth in both volume and value terms, driven by anticipated economic expansion and the resulting increase in disposable incomes among the local population.
Innovation and premiumisation to drive value growth
Innovation in chocolate tablet flavours is expected to be a key driving force within chocolate confectionery in Chile over the forecast period, shaping consumer preferences and advancing the category. As Chilean consumers increasingly seek new and indulgent experiences, chocolate manufacturers are anticipated to continuously explore novel flavour profiles and combinations to attract a broader audience.
Sustainability efforts to improve production conditions and educate consumers
Sustainability developments in chocolate confectionery are expected to gain significant traction over the forecast period, driven by the growing consumer demand for environmentally and socially responsible products. Companies such as Mondelez and Barry Callebaut have already launched initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability, including the use of sustainable ingredients, reducing packaging waste, and opting for more eco-friendly materials.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Chocolate Confectionery industry in Chile with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Chocolate Confectionery industry in Chile, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Chocolate Confectionery in Chile report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Chocolate Confectionery in Chile?
- Which are the leading brands in Chocolate Confectionery in Chile?
- How are products distributed in Chocolate Confectionery in Chile?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Chocolate Confectionery?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Chile?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
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KEY DATA FINDINGS
Return to volume growth as cocoa prices fall and consumers enjoy higher disposable incomes
Competitive landscape remains extremely consolidated in 2025
Small local grocers benefits from close proximity to neighbourhoods but e-commerce continues to make gains
Positive outlook driven by improving economy and rising consumer confidence
Innovation and premiumisation to drive value growth
Sustainability efforts to improve production conditions and educate consumers
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Chocolate Confectionery
- Chocolate Pouches and Bags
- Boxed Assortments
- Chocolate with Toys
- Countlines
- Seasonal Chocolate
- Tablets
- Other Chocolate Confectionery
Chocolate Confectionery
This is the aggregation of tablets, countlines, chocolate pouches and bags, boxed assortments, seasonal chocolate, chocolate with toys, and other chocolate confectionery. Nuts and fruits covered in chocolate are included in this category. Note that chocolate overtly positioned for baking/cooking purposes is excluded from Euromonitor International's confectionery coverage.
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