Market Overview:
The global low-calorie chocolate market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for healthy snacks and rising awareness about the health benefits of consuming low-calorie chocolate. Low-calorie chocolates are available in different types such as those that have less than 200 calories, less than 120 calories, and other variants. Among these, the segment of low-calorie chocolates with less than 200 calories is expected to account for a major share of the global market during the forecast period. This can be attributed to factors such as rising consumer awareness about weight management and growing demand for healthier snacks options. Regionally, North America is expected to lead the global low-calorie chocolate market during the forecast period followed by Europe and Asia Pacific respectively.
Product Definition:
Low-calorie chocolate is a type of chocolate that has been modified to have a lower calorie content than regular chocolate. This type of chocolate is often used in weight loss programs and other diets, as it allows people to enjoy the taste of chocolate while still keeping their calorie intake low. Low-calorie chocolates are available in both solid and liquid forms, and can be found at most grocery stores.
Below 200 Calories:
Below 200 calories are foods that contain less than 200 kCal of energy. The below200calorie chocolate market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to rising health consciousness and changing food habits.
The global shift towards low-calorie or diet food has led many manufacturers to introduce new products in this category, which is expected to drive the market for below200 calorie chocolate over the next few years.
Below 120 Calories:
Below 120 calories and it's usage in the low-calorie chocolate market is growing at a rapid pace. The major factor that is driving this market growth includes increasing health consciousness among consumers across the globe. Also, an increase in demand for low-fat confectionery products has also contributed to this market growth.
Application Insights:
The supermarkets and hypermarkets segment led the global low-calorie chocolate market in 2017. This is attributed to factors such as presence of well-established distribution channels, wide product portfolio, availability of skilled manpower and an extensive network of suppliers. The independent retailers' application segment is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period owing to increasing penetration of this channel in developing countries such as India, China and Brazil.
In addition, convenience stores are also one among the important application areas for these products due to their accessibility at most places across any city or town worldwide 24 x 7 including airports, railway stations and hotels etc., Furthermore, online retailers are anticipated to witness considerable growth over the forecast period owing to growing internet usage rates globally which has resulted in increased accessibility for consumers around the world through web browsers on personal computers/laptops or mobile devices.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017. The region is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period owing to increasing demand for low-calorie chocolate and presence of well-established manufacturers such as Mars, Incorporated. Europe accounted for a significant share of revenue in 2017 due to growing consumer awareness regarding health issues associated with chocolates high in saturated fat and sugar content. Asia Pacific is projected to be one of the fastest growing regional markets from 2018 to 2030 on account of rising disposable income levels coupled with expanding middle class population looking for products that are affordable but still taste good.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing awareness about the health benefits of low-calorie chocolate
- Rising demand for healthy and nutritious snacks
- Growing popularity of dark chocolate among health-conscious consumers
- Innovative product offerings by leading players
- Rising disposable income and changing lifestyle trends
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Low-calorie Chocolate Market Research Report
By Type
Below 200 Calories, Below 120 Calories, Other
By Application
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Independent Retailers, Convenience Stores, Online Retailers
By Companies
Cadbury (Mondelēz International), KitKat, Kinder, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Ferrero Group, Meiji Co Ltd, Nestlé SA, Hershey Co, Lindt & Sprüngli AG, Ezaki Glico Co Ltd, Arcor, Pladis
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
167
Number of Tables & Figures
117
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Low-calorie Chocolate Market Report Segments:
The global Low-calorie Chocolate market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Below 200 Calories, Below 120 Calories, Other
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Independent Retailers, Convenience Stores, Online Retailers
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Cadbury (Mondelēz International)
- KitKat
- Kinder
- Mars Wrigley Confectionery
- Ferrero Group
- Meiji Co Ltd
- Nestlé SA
- Hershey Co
- Lindt & Sprüngli AG
- Ezaki Glico Co Ltd
- Arcor
- Pladis
Highlights of The Low-calorie Chocolate Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Below 200 Calories
- Below 120 Calories
- Other
- By Application:
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Independent Retailers
- Convenience Stores
- Online Retailers
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Low-calorie Chocolate Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Low-calorie chocolate is a type of chocolate that has fewer calories than regular chocolate.
Some of the key players operating in the low-calorie chocolate market are Cadbury (MondelÄ“z International), KitKat, Kinder, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Ferrero Group, Meiji Co Ltd, Nestl© SA, Hershey Co, Lindt & Spr¼ngli AG, Ezaki Glico Co Ltd, Arcor, Pladis.
The low-calorie chocolate market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Low-calorie Chocolate Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Low-calorie Chocolate Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Low-calorie Chocolate Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Low-calorie Chocolate Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Low-calorie Chocolate Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Low-calorie Chocolate Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Below 200 Calories
5.2.2 Below 120 Calories
5.2.3 Other
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Low-calorie Chocolate Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
6.2.2 Independent Retailers
6.2.3 Convenience Stores
6.2.4 Online Retailers
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Low-calorie Chocolate Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Low-calorie Chocolate Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Below 200 Calories
9.6.2 Below 120 Calories
9.6.3 Other
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
9.10.2 Independent Retailers
9.10.3 Convenience Stores
9.10.4 Online Retailers
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Low-calorie Chocolate Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Below 200 Calories
10.6.2 Below 120 Calories
10.6.3 Other
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
10.10.2 Independent Retailers
10.10.3 Convenience Stores
10.10.4 Online Retailers
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Low-calorie Chocolate Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Below 200 Calories
11.6.2 Below 120 Calories
11.6.3 Other
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
11.10.2 Independent Retailers
11.10.3 Convenience Stores
11.10.4 Online Retailers
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Low-calorie Chocolate Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Below 200 Calories
12.6.2 Below 120 Calories
12.6.3 Other
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
12.10.2 Independent Retailers
12.10.3 Convenience Stores
12.10.4 Online Retailers
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Low-calorie Chocolate Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Below 200 Calories
13.6.2 Below 120 Calories
13.6.3 Other
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Low-calorie Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
13.10.2 Independent Retailers
13.10.3 Convenience Stores
13.10.4 Online Retailers
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Low-calorie Chocolate Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Low-calorie Chocolate Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Cadbury (Mondelēz International)
14.3.2 KitKat
14.3.3 Kinder
14.3.4 Mars Wrigley Confectionery
14.3.5 Ferrero Group
14.3.6 Meiji Co Ltd
14.3.7 Nestlé SA
14.3.8 Hershey Co
14.3.9 Lindt & Sprüngli AG
14.3.10 Ezaki Glico Co Ltd
14.3.11 Arcor
14.3.12 Pladis
