PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising prices to further undermine volume growth
Chocolate confectionery sales in the US are forecast to continue growing in value terms over the forecast period, while volumes will decline further amid sustained consumer price sensitivity. Increasing global and domestic challenges, particularly related to production costs, will drive this trend.
Innovation critical as costs increase
In response to escalating production costs, chocolate confectionery manufacturers are set to increase reformulation efforts, seeking cost efficiencies while maintaining competitive retail pricing. Leading companies are diversifying their use of cocoa beans, resulting in intensified product innovation that will persist over the forecast period.
Small, nascent brands will struggle amid trade disputes
Amid ongoing market uncertainties and global supply chain instability, smaller chocolate confectionery brands may face significant challenges maintaining consistent supplies to large retailers such as hypermarkets, supermarkets and warehouse clubs. Limited product portfolios and narrower distribution networks make these smaller companies particularly vulnerable to disruptions compared to larger, established players.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Chocolate Confectionery industry in USA 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 USA, 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 USA 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 USA?
- Which are the leading brands in Chocolate Confectionery in USA?
- How are products distributed in Chocolate Confectionery in USA?
- 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 USA?
- 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
Retail volumes fall amid persistent price rises
Hershey strives to save costs while Ferrero invests in local production
Inflation pushes Americans to shop online
Rising prices to further undermine volume growth
Innovation critical as costs increase
Small, nascent brands will struggle amid trade disputes
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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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