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Global Craft Chocolate Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Jul 02, 2025
Length 156 Pages
SKU # BOSS20195842

Description

Report Overview

The craft chocolate market focuses on premium, small-batch chocolate made with high-quality, ethically sourced ingredients, often emphasizing single-origin cacao beans and artisanal production techniques. Unlike mass-produced chocolate, craft chocolate prioritizes flavor complexity, sustainability, and transparency in sourcing, appealing to discerning consumers willing to pay a premium for superior taste and ethical production. The market has seen steady growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for organic, fair-trade, and specialty food products, as well as a growing appreciation for bean-to-bar processes that highlight the unique terroir of cacao. While still a niche segment, craft chocolate benefits from the broader trend toward premiumization in food and beverages, with independent chocolatiers and boutique brands competing with established luxury chocolate makers. Challenges include higher production costs and limited scaling capabilities, but rising interest in sustainable indulgence and experiential consumption continues to fuel expansion. Geographic hotspots include North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, where affluent, health-conscious consumers drive demand. The market is also influenced by direct-to-consumer sales, specialty retail, and collaborations with coffee shops and fine dining establishments.

The global Craft Chocolate market size was estimated at USD 271.25 million in 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.50% during the forecast period.

This report provides a deep insight into the global Craft Chocolate market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, etc.

The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Craft Chocolate Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.

In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Craft Chocolate market in any manner.

Global Craft Chocolate Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.

Key Company

Ah Cacao Real Chocolate

Amano Artisan Chocolate

Amedei

Amul

Askinosie Chocolate

Barry Callebaut

Blommer Chocolate Company

Bonnat Chocolates

Castronovo Chocolate

Chocolaterie Robert

Cocoa Processing Company

E. Wedel

Galle & Jessen

Ghirardelli

Hershey's

Kraš

Laima

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Dark Chocolate

White Chocolate

Milk Chocolate

Others

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Retail

Wholesale

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Craft Chocolate Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Craft Chocolate Market:

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Craft Chocolate Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Craft Chocolate, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

Key Reasons to Buy this Report:

Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change

This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors

You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents

The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly

Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment

Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Table of Contents

156 Pages
1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Craft Chocolate
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Craft Chocolate Segment by Type
1.2.2 Craft Chocolate Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Craft Chocolate Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Craft Chocolate Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global Craft Chocolate Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Craft Chocolate Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Craft Chocolate Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Craft Chocolate Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Craft Chocolate Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Craft Chocolate Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.6 Global Craft Chocolate Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, and Product Types
3.8 Craft Chocolate Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.8.1 Craft Chocolate Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Craft Chocolate Players Market Share by Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Craft Chocolate Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Craft Chocolate Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Craft Chocolate Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 PEST Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global Craft Chocolate Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions and Their Impacts to Craft Chocolate Market
5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
6 Craft Chocolate Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Craft Chocolate Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Craft Chocolate Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Craft Chocolate Price by Type (2020-2025)
7 Craft Chocolate Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Craft Chocolate Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Craft Chocolate Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Craft Chocolate Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Craft Chocolate Market Sales by Region
8.1 Global Craft Chocolate Sales by Region
8.1.1 Global Craft Chocolate Sales by Region
8.1.2 Global Craft Chocolate Sales Market Share by Region
8.2 Global Craft Chocolate Market Size by Region
8.2.1 Global Craft Chocolate Market Size by Region
8.2.2 Global Craft Chocolate Market Size Market Share by Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Craft Chocolate Sales by Country
8.3.2 North America Craft Chocolate Market Size by Country
8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Craft Chocolate Sales by Country
8.4.2 Europe Craft Chocolate Market Size by Country
8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
8.4.4 France Market Overview
8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific Craft Chocolate Sales by Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Craft Chocolate Market Size by Region
8.5.3 China Market Overview
8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
8.5.6 India Market Overview
8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
8.6 South America
8.6.1 South America Craft Chocolate Sales by Country
8.6.2 South America Craft Chocolate Market Size by Country
8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
8.7 Middle East and Africa
8.7.1 Middle East and Africa Craft Chocolate Sales by Region
8.7.2 Middle East and Africa Craft Chocolate Market Size by Region
8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
8.7.4 UAE Market Overview
8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
9 Craft Chocolate Market Production by Region
9.1 Global Production of Craft Chocolate by Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Craft Chocolate Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Craft Chocolate Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Craft Chocolate Production
9.4.1 North America Craft Chocolate Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Craft Chocolate Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Craft Chocolate Production
9.5.1 Europe Craft Chocolate Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Craft Chocolate Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Craft Chocolate Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Craft Chocolate Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Craft Chocolate Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Craft Chocolate Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Craft Chocolate Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Craft Chocolate Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Ah Cacao Real Chocolate
10.1.1 Ah Cacao Real Chocolate Basic Information
10.1.2 Ah Cacao Real Chocolate Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.1.3 Ah Cacao Real Chocolate Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Ah Cacao Real Chocolate Business Overview
10.1.5 Ah Cacao Real Chocolate SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 Ah Cacao Real Chocolate Recent Developments
10.2 Amano Artisan Chocolate
10.2.1 Amano Artisan Chocolate Basic Information
10.2.2 Amano Artisan Chocolate Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.2.3 Amano Artisan Chocolate Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.2.4 Amano Artisan Chocolate Business Overview
10.2.5 Amano Artisan Chocolate SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 Amano Artisan Chocolate Recent Developments
10.3 Amedei
10.3.1 Amedei Basic Information
10.3.2 Amedei Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.3.3 Amedei Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.3.4 Amedei Business Overview
10.3.5 Amedei SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 Amedei Recent Developments
10.4 Amul
10.4.1 Amul Basic Information
10.4.2 Amul Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.4.3 Amul Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Amul Business Overview
10.4.5 Amul Recent Developments
10.5 Askinosie Chocolate
10.5.1 Askinosie Chocolate Basic Information
10.5.2 Askinosie Chocolate Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.5.3 Askinosie Chocolate Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.5.4 Askinosie Chocolate Business Overview
10.5.5 Askinosie Chocolate Recent Developments
10.6 Barry Callebaut
10.6.1 Barry Callebaut Basic Information
10.6.2 Barry Callebaut Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.6.3 Barry Callebaut Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Barry Callebaut Business Overview
10.6.5 Barry Callebaut Recent Developments
10.7 Blommer Chocolate Company
10.7.1 Blommer Chocolate Company Basic Information
10.7.2 Blommer Chocolate Company Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.7.3 Blommer Chocolate Company Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.7.4 Blommer Chocolate Company Business Overview
10.7.5 Blommer Chocolate Company Recent Developments
10.8 Bonnat Chocolates
10.8.1 Bonnat Chocolates Basic Information
10.8.2 Bonnat Chocolates Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.8.3 Bonnat Chocolates Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.8.4 Bonnat Chocolates Business Overview
10.8.5 Bonnat Chocolates Recent Developments
10.9 Castronovo Chocolate
10.9.1 Castronovo Chocolate Basic Information
10.9.2 Castronovo Chocolate Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.9.3 Castronovo Chocolate Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.9.4 Castronovo Chocolate Business Overview
10.9.5 Castronovo Chocolate Recent Developments
10.10 Chocolaterie Robert
10.10.1 Chocolaterie Robert Basic Information
10.10.2 Chocolaterie Robert Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.10.3 Chocolaterie Robert Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Chocolaterie Robert Business Overview
10.10.5 Chocolaterie Robert Recent Developments
10.11 Cocoa Processing Company
10.11.1 Cocoa Processing Company Basic Information
10.11.2 Cocoa Processing Company Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.11.3 Cocoa Processing Company Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.11.4 Cocoa Processing Company Business Overview
10.11.5 Cocoa Processing Company Recent Developments
10.12 E. Wedel
10.12.1 E. Wedel Basic Information
10.12.2 E. Wedel Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.12.3 E. Wedel Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.12.4 E. Wedel Business Overview
10.12.5 E. Wedel Recent Developments
10.13 Galle and Jessen
10.13.1 Galle and Jessen Basic Information
10.13.2 Galle and Jessen Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.13.3 Galle and Jessen Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.13.4 Galle and Jessen Business Overview
10.13.5 Galle and Jessen Recent Developments
10.14 Ghirardelli
10.14.1 Ghirardelli Basic Information
10.14.2 Ghirardelli Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.14.3 Ghirardelli Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.14.4 Ghirardelli Business Overview
10.14.5 Ghirardelli Recent Developments
10.15 Hershey's
10.15.1 Hershey's Basic Information
10.15.2 Hershey's Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.15.3 Hershey's Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.15.4 Hershey's Business Overview
10.15.5 Hershey's Recent Developments
10.16 Kraš
10.16.1 Kraš Basic Information
10.16.2 Kraš Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.16.3 Kraš Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.16.4 Kraš Business Overview
10.16.5 Kraš Recent Developments
10.17 Laima
10.17.1 Laima Basic Information
10.17.2 Laima Craft Chocolate Product Overview
10.17.3 Laima Craft Chocolate Product Market Performance
10.17.4 Laima Business Overview
10.17.5 Laima Recent Developments
11 Craft Chocolate Market Forecast by Region
11.1 Global Craft Chocolate Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Craft Chocolate Market Forecast by Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.2 Europe Craft Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Craft Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Region
11.2.4 South America Craft Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Craft Chocolate by Country
12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global Craft Chocolate Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of Craft Chocolate by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global Craft Chocolate Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of Craft Chocolate by Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global Craft Chocolate Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global Craft Chocolate Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application
12.2.2 Global Craft Chocolate Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion and Key Findings
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