2020 Chocolate industry market status and development prospects trend analysis and research report

There are many kinds of chocolate, but the best one for your body is dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains a natural antioxidant flavonoid, which can prevent the blood vessels from hardening, increase the vitality of the heart muscle, relax the muscles, prevent the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood vessels and have a certain effect on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Is the chocolate industry profitable?

The profit margin of the chocolate industry is very high. Even under the pressure of the international situation and the rising price of raw materials, the price of chocolate is still bullish and the profit margin of products is maintained. The profit of chocolate products will be around 85% to 100%.

The advantages and disadvantages of eating chocolate

Chocolate has a high nutritional value. Cocoa beans contain polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties and protect the body's cardiovascular system. In addition, eating chocolate can help reduce stress, protect teeth, improve anemia, even control diabetes, prevent cancer, fight cancer... So, eating chocolate in moderation is good for you in many ways.

According to Science and Technology Daily, the worst and most direct effect of trans fatty acids on the body is that they raise LDL-C(commonly known as "bad cholesterol") and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. So when buying chocolate, be wary of cocoa butter substitutes.

China's chocolate industry enterprise distribution

China's chocolate industry production enterprises are mainly distributed in Beijing and Tianjin, Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Henan and other places. As the market in first-tier cities gradually becomes saturated, major manufacturers in China's chocolate industry begin to set up in non-first-tier markets. For example, By integrating golden Monkey's existing distribution network, Hershey China maximizes the synergy of cross-selling and sells its chocolate products, including Hershey's Kiss bulk, to more second - and third-tier cities and multiple wedding channels in China.

In 2014, the growth rate of the number of enterprises dropped to 3.28%, and the total number of enterprises was 693. In 2015, the number of chocolate industry enterprises in China was 712, which increased by 22 in 2016, with a growth rate of around 3%.

According to the statistical analysis of the research report "Chocolate Industry Venture Capital Trend and Investment and Financing Strategy Guidance Report 2020-2025" by China Research Institute PWC, it is shown that:

China's chocolate production is growing at a double-digit rate. In general, China's chocolate market has begun to mature from a developing market. In 2012, the total annual output of chocolate in China was about 280,000 tons, up by 12% year-on-year. China imported 37,400 tons of chocolate, including 4,973 tons of chocolate, 11,523 tons of chocolate products and 20,978 tons of other chocolate, with an import value of 99.45 million US dollars. Chocolate exports of 19,000 tons, chocolate exports of 76.99 million us dollars. Chocolate is a sweet made from cocoa butter and cocoa butter. It is not only delicate and sweet taste, but also has a full-bodied aroma. Chocolate can be eaten directly or used to make cakes, ice creams, etc. In the romantic Valentine's Day, it is to express the love indispensable protagonist.

An analysis of the size of China's chocolate market

In 2014, the growth rate of the number of enterprises dropped to 3.28%, and the total number of enterprises was 693. In 2015, the number of chocolate industry enterprises in China was 712, which increased by 22 in 2016, with a growth rate of around 3%.

An analysis of the development prospect and current situation of chocolate industry in 2020

China's chocolate market production capacity is concentrated in foreign companies. There are more than 200 domestic chocolate enterprises with an annual production capacity of more than 120,000 tons, among which there are about 40 enterprises with the scale of above, but most of the enterprises are mainly engaged in the production of chocolate instead of cocoa butter, and only 10% of the enterprises actually make chocolate. Strength remains weak.

In 2016, China's chocolate output reached 430,000 tons, with a year-on-year growth rate of 10.5%. Dark chocolate accounted for 24.5 per cent of China's chocolate market, while milk chocolate accounted for 36.6 per cent. During the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015), as China enters the middle-income stage, the consumption of food by urban and rural residents will accelerate from subsistence consumption to health consumption and enjoyment consumption. From 2011 to 2015, the demand of China's chocolate industry grew at an average annual rate of 22.1%. In 2016, the demand of China's chocolate industry reached 550,000 tons, with a year-on-year growth of 10.4%. With the rapid development of Internet e-commerce in China, the Internet penetration rate of chocolate is gradually increasing. From 2014 to 2015, online chocolate sales experienced an explosive growth period, with an average annual growth rate of over 40%. In 2016, e-commerce transaction volume of chocolate in China reached 6.94 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 15%.

In recent years, China's chocolate market has maintained an annual growth rate of 10 to 15 percent, higher than the annual growth rate of the global chocolate market of nearly 6 percent. According to data, China's chocolate output reached 430,000 tons in 2016, up 10.5 percent year on year.

The French market for biological/organic packaged chocolate grew rapidly last year, according to the chocolate trade union, an industry body. The chocolate trade union, which includes members of the likes of Simon and Ferrero, said sales of organic packaged chocolate in France rose 21% from a year earlier to 2,633 metric tons (MT) last year. This means organic chocolate accounted for 3 per cent of the whole market for packaged chocolate last year. The French chocolate market is dominated by bars, which accounted for 33% of countlines' sales in 2016, compared with 9%.

As the most promising and fastest growing chocolate market in the world, China has won the favor of major chocolate brands in the world. China's chocolate market has vast space and is expected to reach 62.7 billion yuan by 2022.