Global Hot Chocolate Market Size & Outlook, 2020-2027

The global hot chocolate market size was estimated at USD 3,238.5 million in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 4,449.0 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2020 to 2027.
Revenue, 2019 (US$M)
$3,238.5
Forecast, 2027 (US$M)
$4,449.0
CAGR, 2020 - 2027
4.1%
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Worldwide

Global hot chocolate market, 2016-2027 (US$M)

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Global hot chocolate market highlights

  • The global hot chocolate market generated a revenue of USD 3,238.5 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 4,449.0 million by 2027.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2020 - 2027) of 4% by 2027.
  • In terms of segment, offline accounted for a revenue of USD 3,056.1 million in 2019.
  • Online is the most lucrative distribution channel segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2019.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2027.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2019USD 3,238.5 million
Market revenue in 2027USD 4,449.0 million
Growth rate4% (CAGR from 2019 to 2027)
Largest segmentOffline
Fastest growing segmentOnline
Historical data covered2016 - 2018
Base year for estimation2019
Forecast period covered2020 - 2027
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationOffline, Online

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 23.3% of the global hot chocolate market in 2019.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • By country, Germany is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 61.7 million by 2027.

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Hot Chocolate Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Twinings View profile 251-500 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.twinings.com
Valrhona View profile 501-1000 Tain-l'hermitage, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe https://www.valrhona.com
Haribo View profile 11-50 Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe https://www.laboutiqueharibo.fr
Cocosutra View profile 11-50 Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia http://www.cocosutra.com/
Xucker View profile 11-50 Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Europe https://xucker.de
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG View profile 14746 Seestrasse 204, Kilchberg, Switzerland, CH-8802 https://www.lindt-spruengli.com
The Hershey Company View profile 10001+ Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, North America http://thehersheycompany.com
Mars Group Holdings Corp View profile 755 1-10-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 160-0022 http://www.mars-ghd.co.jp
Mondelez International Inc Class A View profile 91000 905 West Fulton Market, Suite 200, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607 https://www.mondelezinternational.com
Associated British Foods PLC View profile 133000 10 Grosvenor Street, Weston Centre, London, United Kingdom, W1K 4QY https://www.abf.co.uk
Nestle SA View profile 270000 Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, Switzerland, CH-1800 https://www.nestle.com

Global hot chocolate market outlook

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Offline was the largest segment with a revenue share of 94.37% in 2019. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global hot chocolate market based on offline, online covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


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    • Offline

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