Chocolate Confectionery Production from Cacao Beans in the US

Concentrated Chocolate

This mature industry is set to become even more concentrated, already being highly regulated via production, labeling and environmental concerns, pushing some of the smaller operators into an un-savoury position and exit the sweet life or be taken over. Technology change is quick to wrap up the intense competition, especially in a relatively volatile market; emerging international expansion is taking place as a result of larger producers seeking out emerging markets to continue revenue growth and increase globalization.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in shelling, roasting, and grinding cacao beans and making chocolate cacao products and chocolate confectioneries. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.