The demand for cocoa is increasing with the growth of chocolate confectioneries and other end products. In 2014, the production of cocoa beans was the highest in Africa (73%) while grinding of cocoa beans was the highest in Europe (39%). Cocoa production is characterized by small-scale farmers who only have limited access to funds and have limited knowledge of technology, as well as dated skills. This is a major concern that restricts the growth of the cocoa market. The market will likely record stable growth rates through modern agronomy techniques and soil reclamation. Along with the development of infrastructure and political stability, which supports free trade, the market will likely witness an increase in yields. Infrastructure development in terms of warehousing and roads for transportation, and other such factors that affect cocoa production in regions such as Africa are expected to improve in the coming years. Political stability can greatly impact the supply potential of cocoa, and hence is crucial for the stable growth of the market.

PART 01: Executive summary

PART 02: Scope of the report

Market overview

Top-vendor offerings

PART 03: Market research methodology

Research methodology

Economic indicators

PART 04: Introduction

Key market highlights

PART 05: Market landscape

Cocoa: An overview

Global industrial chocolate market

Five forces analysis

PART 06: Market segmentation by market entity

Global industrial chocolate market by market entity

PART 07: Segmentation by application

Confectionery

Biscuits and bakery products

Dairy and desserts

Ice creams and frozen items

Cereals

Others

PART 08: Geographical segmentation

Global industrial chocolate market by geography

Industrial chocolate market in Europe

Industrial chocolate market in the Americas

Industrial chocolate market in APAC

Industrial chocolate market in MEA

PART 09: Key leading countries

US

Germany

Belgium

France

PART 10: Market drivers

Demand for organic and sugar-free chocolates

Growth opportunities and expansion in emerging

economies

Inclination toward Fairtrade practices

PART 11: Impact of drivers

PART 12: Market challenges

Criticism of labor exploitation

Product recalls

Volatility in the price of cocoa

PART 13: Impact of drivers and challenges

PART 14: Market trends

Mergers and acquisitions

Innovations in chocolate manufacturing processes and

varieties

Support for sustainable cocoa production

PART 15: Regulatory bodies and trade associations

International Cocoa Organization (ICCO)

World Cocoa Foundation (WCF)

International CoCoa Farmers Organization (ICCFO)

Toledo Cacao Growers Association (TCGA)

PART 16: Vendor landscape

Competitive scenario

Market share analysis 2016

Other prominent vendors

PART 17: Key vendor analysis

Barry Callebaut

Blommer Chocolate

Cargill

CÉMOI Group

PART 18: Appendix

List of abbreviations

PART 19: Explore Technavio