What is Chocolate Fillings Market?
Fillings are one of the most important components to modern confectionary and bakery products. They essentially enhance the taste, appearance and the texture of the product. Chocolate has always been one of the famous confectionary flavorings and ingredient. Thus, it is extensively used in various products both processed and gourmet products. The chocolate fillings that are available in the market include majorly of milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate with milk chocolate accounting for largest market share. Growth of the confectionary and the dairy market has significantly impacted the growth of the chocolate fillings market. Geographically, North America is the largest market of the chocolate fillings.
The market study is being classified by Type (Milk chocolate, Dark chocolate, White chocolate and Others), by Application (Cookies, Energy Bars, Cupcakes, Breakfast Cereals and Others) and major geographies with country level break-up.
Barry Callebaut Group (Switzerland), Cargill Inc. (United States), Clasen Quality Chocolate Inc. (United States), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (United States), AAK (Sweden), Mars Inc. (United States), Nestle SA (Switzerland), Godiva Chocolate (United States), Ferrero SpA (Italy) and Hershey Company (United States) are some of the key players profiled in the study. Additionally, the Vendors which are also part of the research are Blommer Chocolate Company (United States), Moonstruck Chocolate Co. (United States) and Alpezzi Chocolate (Mexico).
Segment Analysis
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global Chocolate Fillings market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Chocolate Fillings has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Market Drivers
- Growth of the Confectionary and Dairy Market
- Increase in Quarantine Baking in Past Year
Market Trend
- Milk Chocolate Accounts for Larger Market Share
Restraints
- Presence of Adulteration and Contamination of the Products
Opportunities
- Innovation with New Chocolate Confectionary Fillings to Attain a Competitive Edge is required
Challenges
- Presence of Stringent Rules and Regulations
Market Leaders and some development strategies
In 2021, Barry Callebaut Group, a Switzerland based multinational chocolate and confectionary company has announced signing of an agreement to acquire Europe Chocolate Company, which is a Belgium based chocolate and confectionary decorative manufacturer specialising in b2b operations. The acquisition will improve the Barry Callebaut’s speciality capabilities and address the growing market of chocolate confectionary decorations better.
In 2019, Cargill Inc., one of the world’s biggest food corporations based in United States has announced acquisition of Smet Chocolaterie, which is a Belgium based leader in chocolate and sweets decorations. The acquisition will significantly enhance Cargill’s global gourmet business, by expanding both its product portfolio and services offered.
Key Target Audience
Chocolate Fillings Manufacturers, Suppliers and Distributors, Raw Material Suppliers, New Entrants/Investors, Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Firms, Government Regulatory and Research Organizations and End-Use Industries