Global Gluten-Free Chocolate Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Global Gluten-Free Chocolate Market, By Type (Dark, White, Milk, Others), Distribution Channel (Retail and Supermarket, Food and Drink Specialists, Convenience Stores, Online Platform), – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Market Analysis and Size

In recent years, many gluten-free foods have appeared on supermarket shelves and been marketed directly to consumers through internet channels. As a result, several leading food companies offer gluten-free products. They also promote gluten-free foods such as oat-based snacks and crackers made from grains like oats, rice, and corn.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the gluten-free chocolate market was valued at USD 1.72 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach the value of USD 3.94 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 10.90% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029. In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, patent analysis and consumer behaviour.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

Many types of high-quality chocolate are made with just a few simple ingredients like liquefied cacao beans, cocoa butter, and sugar; all of these are gluten-free. Coaching is a process in which butter and other ingredients such as sugar and powdered milk are added to the paste/cocoa liquor. The gluten-free chocolate industry has a low technological barrier and is labour-intensive.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing awareness about benefits of gluten-free chocolate

The growing awareness of the health benefits of consuming cocoa-rich products drives the growth of the gluten-free chocolate market. Cocoa helps reduce hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, protection against sunburn, and other health benefits to the human body. Cocoa also contains polyphenols, which serve to protect bodily tissues from oxidative stress and related diseases such as cancer and inflammation. These factors are also propelling the gluten-free chocolate markets forward.

• Manufacturer’s constant efforts to increase sales volume through different tactics and strategies

Increased demand for chocolate and related products such as milk chocolate, sweet chocolate, and dark chocolate, and advertising by manufacturers to increase brand recognition, are driving the growth of the gluten-free chocolate market. Other factors expected to drive the market include the premiumization of chocolate-based products, the use of aesthetically appealing packaging to attract consumers' attention, and the production of organic, vegan, sugar- and gluten-free chocolates.

Opportunity

Furthermore, rising R&D activities and increased modernization in new products on the market will open up new opportunities for the gluten-free chocolate market. Nonetheless, increased collaborations among major players and rising brand awareness create a huge market opportunity.

Restraints

However, expensive raw materials, uncertain climatic conditions, and an increasing chocolate substitute market are the major factors that will further challenge the gluten-free chocolate market during the forecast period.

This gluten-free chocolate market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the gluten-free chocolate market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

COVID-19 Impact on Gluten-Free Chocolate Market

The cocoa market was impacted by low sales volumes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and supply-side issues related to quality and certification. In terms of exports, the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute (FCCI) conducted a survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the results were troubling. According to reports in the Dominican Republic, the harsh lockdown prevented producers and agricultural workers from visiting the plantations for several weeks until the authorities granted exceptions. As a result of the disruption in the raw material supply chain, followed by lockdown, an increasing number of specialty stores remain closed for an extended period, and the volume consumption of premium chocolates is decreasing.

Global Gluten-Free Chocolate Market Scope

The gluten-free chocolate market is segmented on the basis of type and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• Dark
• White
• Milk
• Others

Distribution channel

• Retail and Supermarket
• Food and Drink Specialists
• Convenience Stores
• Online Platform

Gluten-Free Chocolate Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The gluten-free chocolate market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type and distribution channel as referenced above.

The countries covered in the gluten-free chocolate market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Europe dominates the gluten-free chocolate market due to rising consumer demand for gluten-free products, increased product availability in retail stores, increased emphasis on texture for a multisensory experience, and rising consumer income levels in this region.

The Middle East and Africa are expected to be the fastest growing regions in terms of gluten-free chocolate market growth because of the increasing number of specialty retailers and recent changes in lifestyle and consumption patterns in this region

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Gluten-Free Chocolate Market Share Analysis

The gluten-free chocolate market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to gluten-free chocolate market.

Some of the major players operating in the gluten-free chocolate market are:

• Cemoi Chocolatier (France)
• Republica del Cacao (Ecuador)
• Nestlé S.A. (Switzerland)
• Mars Incorporated (U.S.)
• Fuji Oil Holdings Inc. (Japan)
• Guittard Chocolate Co. (U.S.)
• Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. (U.S.)
• Varihona Inc. (France)
• Barry Callebaut AG (Switzerland)
• Alpezzi Chocolate SA De CV (Mexico)
• Kerry Group Plc (Ireland)
• Olam International Ltd. (Singapore)
• Tcho Ventures Inc. (U.S.)
• The Hershey Company (U.S.)
• Cargill, Incorporated (U.S.)
• Blommer Chocolate Company (U.S.)
• Foley's Candies LP (Canada)
• Puratos Group Nv (Belgium)
• Ferrero International S.A. (Italy)