
An incremental growth of USD 0.6 billion is forecasted for the China chocolate confectionery market, which is likely to experience a CAGR of roughly 3.2% between 2025 and 2030. China’s chocolate confectionery market is experiencing robust growth due to rising urbanization and increasing disposable incomes among middle-class consumers. The growing influence of Western lifestyles and gifting culture during festivals like Valentine’s Day has bolstered demand for premium and innovative chocolates. Additionally, the rapid expansion of e-commerce platforms has made international and high-end chocolate brands more accessible to Chinese consumers.
This report delivers a comprehensive analysis and forward-looking perspective on the China chocolate confectionery market, spanning historical data from 2020 to 2024 and market projections through 2030. By examining market size, growth rates, and segmented insights, the report highlights the dynamic shifts and emerging trends shaping the industry. It provides a granular breakdown across key dimensions, including product type, type and distribution channel, offering stakeholders a detailed roadmap for strategic decision-making.
Market Segmentation
The China chocolate confectionery market is classified into the following segments:
Product type: boxed chocolates, countlines, pouches and bags, tablets, chocolate with toys
Type: regular, sugar-free
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, vending, e-commerce, others
The China chocolate confectionery market is segmented by product type, type and distribution channel. By product type, it includes boxed chocolates, countlines, pouches and bags, tablets, and chocolate with toys. Type segments are divided into regular, and sugar-free. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, vending, e-commerce, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The chocolate confectionery market remains highly competitive, with major players including The Hershey Company, Shanghai Zhao’s Industry Investment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Huiyi Industrial Development Co. Ltd., Pladis Foods Limited, Nestle S.A., Mondelez International Inc., Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd., Mars Incorporated, Lotte Corporation, Hangzhou Qiao Nuo Fan Food Co. Ltd., Fujian Yake Food Co. Ltd., Ferrero International S.A. and Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG.
This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the chocolate confectionery market, evaluating their performance trends from 2020 to 2024. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
China Chocolate Confectionery Market – Product Type Analysis
China Chocolate Confectionery Market – Type Analysis
China Chocolate Confectionery Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
The Hershey Company
Shanghai Zhao’s Industry Investment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Huiyi Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
Mars, Incorporated
Lotte Corporation
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table China Chocolate Confectionery Market 2020-2030
Chart China Chocolate Confectionery Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart China Chocolate Confectionery Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table China Chocolate Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart China Chocolate Confectionery Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Chocolate Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table China Chocolate Confectionery Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart China Chocolate Confectionery Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Chocolate Confectionery Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table China Chocolate Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart China Chocolate Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Chocolate Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table China Chocolate Confectionery Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart China Chocolate Confectionery Market, by Companies, 2024
Table China Chocolate Confectionery Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart China Chocolate Confectionery Market, by Brands, 2024
Table China – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table China – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table China – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table China Chocolate Confectionery Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table China Chocolate Confectionery Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
The Hershey Company
Shanghai Zhao’s Industry Investment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Huiyi Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
Pladis Foods Limited
Nestle S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
Mars, Incorporated
Lotte Corporation
Hangzhou Qiao Nuo Fan Food Co., Ltd.
Fujian Yake Food Co., Ltd.
Ferrero International S.A.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG
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→ Market Estimates, Forecasts & Historical Data
→ Critical Performance Data and Rankings
→ Emerging Trends, Market Changes
→ PDF Report and Excel Datasheet
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