The fundamental issue facing chocolate confectionery lies in the rising cost of cocoa as a key ingredient. With this in mind, manufacturers are increasingly expected to reformulate their products to reduce cocoa intensity while preserving overall flavour appeal.
If long-term climate change continues to affect cocoa harvests, it is likely to trigger a structural shift in how chocolate is used across snack portfolios. As cocoa prices remain high and supply volatility persists, consumers are gradually reducing their consumption of pure chocolate products such as tablets and countlines due to increasing price sensitivity.
As local consumers become more health conscious and attentive to texture, chocolate offerings are expected to evolve further. Coated formats featuring fruits, nuts, or other whole ingredients will likely gain popularity under the banner of ‘affordable premium’, appealing to both sensory expectations and perceived health value.
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Chocolate Confectionery
This is the aggregation of tablets, countlines, chocolate pouches and bags, boxed assortments, seasonal chocolate, chocolate with toys, and other chocolate confectionery. Nuts and fruits covered in chocolate are included in this category. Note that chocolate overtly positioned for baking/cooking purposes is excluded from Euromonitor International's confectionery coverage.
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