컴파운드 초콜릿 시장 : 예측(2025-2030년)

The global compound chocolate market is expected to grow from USD 30.605 billion in 2025 to USD 41.811 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 6.44%.

The global compound chocolate market, driven by products using cocoa butter substitutes (CBS) or equivalents (CBE) such as coconut oil and palm kernel oil, continues to grow due to its cost-effectiveness and functional versatility compared to coverture chocolate. These chocolates, which harden without tempering, are widely utilized across industries like bakery, confectionery, ice cream, and frozen desserts, offering manufacturers a practical, lower-cost alternative to pure cocoa-based chocolates.

Market Trends

The versatility of compound chocolate in blending with other products, delivering unique taste and texture, fuels its demand. The rise in consumption of sugar-free, organic, and dark chocolate reflects growing consumer interest in healthier lifestyles. Dark chocolate, in particular, gains traction for its antioxidant properties and potential health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure, driving its market share. Milk chocolate remains dominant due to its creamy texture and widespread use in confectionery and beverages like cakes, shakes, croissants, and hot chocolate.

Compound coatings lead the market, valued for their adaptability in texture and application, such as in ice cream sticks and baked goods. These coatings require no tempering, enhancing their usability across temperature ranges and allowing for diverse flavor enhancements. Chocolate chips, especially dark chocolate varieties, are also gaining popularity, particularly in artisanal baking for products like cookies, where their antioxidant benefits add value.

Challenges

The market faces challenges tied to global raw material supply chains. Fluctuations in the price, quality, and availability of cocoa, sugar, and other ingredients-driven by factors like crop diseases, climate change, and labor shortages-can negatively impact production. Regulatory changes, varying legal systems, and customs requirements across regions further complicate product delivery, posing risks to market stability.

Regional Insights

Europe holds the largest market share, supported by its extensive cocoa processing infrastructure and robust manufacturing sector. North America follows as the second-largest market, driven by high per capita consumption of chocolate-based products and increasing consumer awareness of healthier confectionery options. Both regions benefit from strong demand for compound chocolate's cost-effective and versatile applications.

Growth Opportunities

Compound chocolates' durability and stability in warmer temperatures make them ideal for confectionery development and production processes, eliminating the need for tempering. This characteristic supports innovation in bakeries, enabling the creation of sensory-rich baked goods. The market is poised for growth as manufacturers leverage these advantages to meet evolving consumer preferences for affordable, high-quality, and health-conscious chocolate products.

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Report Coverage:

• Historical data from 2022 to 2024 & forecast data from 2025 to 2030
• Growth Opportunities, Challenges, Supply Chain Outlook, Regulatory Framework, and Trend Analysis
• Competitive Positioning, Strategies, and Market Share Analysis
• Revenue Growth and Forecast Assessment of segments and regions including countries

Company Profiling (Strategies, Products, Financial Information, and Key Developments among others.

By Type

• Dark Compound Chocolate
• White Compound Chocolate
• Milk Compound Chocolate

By Form

• Chocolate Chips/Drops/Chunks
• Chocolate Slabs
• Chocolate Coatings
• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Online
• Offline

By Application

• Bakery
• Confectionary
• Frozen Desserts & Ice Cream
• Beverages
• Cereals
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• Israel
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Taiwan
• Others

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

• 2.1. Market Overview
• 2.2. Market Definition
• 2.3. Scope of the Study
• 2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE

• 3.1. Market Drivers
• 3.2. Market Restraints
• 3.3. Market Opportunities
• 3.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
• 3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
• 3.6. Policies and Regulations
• 3.7. Strategic Recommendations

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. GLOBAL COMPOUND CHOCOLATE MARKET BY TYPE

• 5.1. Introduction
• 5.2. Dark Compound Chocolate
• 5.3. White Compound Chocolate
• 5.4. Milk Compound Chocolate
• 5.5. Others

6. GLOBAL COMPOUND CHOCOLATE MARKET BY FORM

• 6.1. Introduction
• 6.2. Chocolate Chips/Drops/Chunks
• 6.3. Chocolate Slabs
• 6.4. Chocolate Coatings
• 6.5. Others

7. GLOBAL COMPOUND CHOCOLATE MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

• 7.1. Introduction
• 7.2. Online
• 7.3. Offline

8. GLOBAL COMPOUND CHOCOLATE MARKET BY APPLICATION

• 8.1. Introduction
• 8.2. Bakery
• 8.3. Confectionary
• 8.4. Frozen Desserts & Ice Creams
• 8.5. Beverages
• 8.6. Cereals
• 8.7. Others

9. GLOBAL COMPOUND CHOCOLATE MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

• 9.1. Introduction
• 9.2. North America
  • 9.2.1. USA
  • 9.2.2. Canada
  • 9.2.3. Mexico
• 9.3. South America
  • 9.3.1. Brazil
  • 9.3.2. Argentina
  • 9.3.3. Others
• 9.4. Europe
  • 9.4.1. Germany
  • 9.4.2. France
  • 9.4.3. United Kingdom
  • 9.4.4. Spain
  • 9.4.5. Others
• 9.5. Middle East and Africa
  • 9.5.1. Saudi Arabia
  • 9.5.2. UAE
  • 9.5.3. Others
• 9.6. Asia Pacific
  • 9.6.1. China
  • 9.6.2. India
  • 9.6.3. Japan
  • 9.6.4. South Korea
  • 9.6.5. Indonesia
  • 9.6.6. Thailand
  • 9.6.7. Others

10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

• 10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
• 10.2. Market Share Analysis
• 10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
• 10.4. Competitive Dashboard

11. COMPANY PROFILES

• 11.1. Cargill, Incorporated
• 11.2. Barry Callebaut
• 11.3. Clasen Quality Coatings, Inc.
• 11.4. AAK
• 11.5. Santa Barbara Chocolate
• 11.6. Puratos Group
• 11.7. Fuji Oil Company Limited
• 11.8. Morde
• 11.9. Amul

12. APPENDIX

• 12.1. Currency
• 12.2. Assumptions
• 12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
• 12.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders
• 12.5. Research Methodology
• 12.6. Abbreviations