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"MARKET OUTLOOK
As per Triton’s research on the cocoa market in Europe, the market is predicted to thrive at a compound annual growth rate of 4.13% during the projected period 2021-2028. Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Rest of Europe shape the region’s market.
In Europe, France is among the largest cocoa importers. Moreover, the country has a large cocoa-processing and chocolate-manufacturing sector. As a result, the country has a major market for specialty chocolates, with consumers opting for dark chocolates and high-quality cocoa products. Additionally, the French dark chocolate is unique, considered the least sweetened chocolate globally, with the usual cocoa content ranging from 62% to 86%. Besides, the country’s population enjoys a higher cocoa content chocolate compared to any other country. This indicates the robust growth of the cocoa market across France over the forecast period.
On the other hand, Spain is the fifth-largest cocoa beans importer in the region. In addition, several cocoa-processing companies have operations in the country, helping in the production and export of chocolates. Similar to France, the consumers in the country are increasingly opting for high-quality dark chocolates compared to milk chocolates. This is mainly owing to the rise in demand for healthier products containing less sugar and milk content. As high cocoa content chocolates are healthier, their demand has grown significantly in the recent past. Thus, all these factors are supplementing the overall progression of the cocoa market.
COMPETITIVE OUTLOOK
Lindt and Sprüngli AG, Blommer Chocolate Company, Barry Callebaut AG, Touton SA, Natra SA, Mondelez International, and Puratos Group are renowned companies thriving in the cocoa market.
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