PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Robust demand for premium and healthier chocolate confectionery
Consumers in India are becoming ingredient and portion-conscious, leading to a stronger preference for bite-sized chocolate. In accordance with this health-led trend, consumer demand for dark and craft chocolates is set to rise as these chocolates are largely perceived as healthier and well-suited to mindful eating.
Product versatility and the stable supply of key raw materials will fuel volume sales
Steady growth of chocolate confectionery will be fuelled by the versatility of chocolate as a product which caters to diverse consumption occasions, from everyday indulgence and impulse snacking to festive gifting, celebrations, and now even health-oriented snacking with dark and functional chocolates. Chocolate confectionery is increasingly linked with both contemporary celebrations and traditional festive events in India, ensuring a steady pace of volume sales.
Health consciousness, modern retailing, and new label regulations will influence demand
Over the forecast period, lifestyle shifts, retail channels, and regulatory changes are likely to significantly shape the trajectory of chocolate confectionery. Rising health consciousness is set to influence demand patterns, with a growing segment of urban consumers actively seeking better-for-you chocolate options, leading to a blurring of the boundaries between indulgence and wellness.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Chocolate Confectionery industry in India 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 India, 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 India 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 India?
- Which are the leading brands in Chocolate Confectionery in India?
- How are products distributed in Chocolate Confectionery in India?
- 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 India?
- 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?
Chocolate Confectionery in India - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising health consciousness and elevated prices curb demand
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Robust demand for premium and healthier chocolate confectionery
Product versatility and the stable supply of key raw materials will fuel volume sales
Health consciousness, modern retailing, and new label regulations will influence demand
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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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