Japan Chocolate Market (2019-2025) | Growth, Value, Revenue, Analysis, Trends, Share, Size, Industry, Segmentation & Outlook

Market Forecast By Product Types(Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate), By Distribution Channels(Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Grocery/ Mom n Pop Stores, Convenience Stores, Online Channel, Others(Specialized Retailers, Pharmacy, etc.)), By Chocolate Types(Countlines & Straight lines, Molded or Bar Chocolates, Choco-panned & Sugar panned, Others (Box chocolates, novelties, etc.))and Competitive Landscape

Product Code: ETC001766 Publication Date: Sep 2021 Updated Date: Feb 2024 Product Type: Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch No. of Pages: 70 No. of Figures: 9 No. of Tables: 2

Japan Chocolate Market Competition 2023


Japan Export Potential Assessment For Chocolate Market (USD Values in Thousand)


Latest Development (2023) of the Japan Chocolate Market

Japan Chocolate Market has seen the latest developments which include increasing awareness regarding the health benefits of cacao, including helping to reduce blood pressure and prevent arteriosclerosis, obesity, and cancer, as well as minimizing levels of stress and the effects of allergies and rheumatism. Manufacturers have started establishing an extensive chocolate confectionery product line that capitalizes on functional chocolate products containing flavonoid-rich dark chocolate and chocolate cereal bars with exotic fruit and vegetable flavors, spices, whole-grain granola, dried fruit, etc. premium nuts, and vitamins. Furthermore, with government policy and employer initiatives driving an increase in the number of women in the paid workforce to address the country's labor shortage, female consumers are spending their increased purchasing power on premium chocolate treats to reward themselves for their hard work.

Mergers and Acquisitions:

  • On March 5, 2021, Nestlé announced that it had acquired Essential Water

Japan Chocolate Market Synopsis

Japan chocolate market is expected to grow exponentially over the coming years due to the growing demand for premium chocolates and increasing awareness among people regarding the health benefits associated with the consumption of chocolates such as lower blood pressure, reduction in stress, and others. Additionally, according to the Chocolate and Cocoa Association of Japan (CCAJ), Japan is the largest chocolate consumer market in Asia attracting huge investment opportunities across the world.

According to 6Wresearch, Japan Chocolate Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% during 2019–2025. Japan chocolate market usually registers the highest growth at the time of special occasions due to which seasonal chocolates are the most sold chocolates in Japan. Furthermore, the aging population in Japan is the one consuming a large amount of chocolate which is augmenting the growth of the chocolate market in Japan.

Boxed assortments were the maximum revenue-generating type of chocolate in Japan in 2018 which shows that chocolate is usually used as a gifting option. However, it is expected that molded or bar chocolates would register higher growth during the forecast period due to the change in the trend of consumption of chocolates. Further, milk chocolate holds a  dominant share in the Japanese market in 2018 due to the sweet tooth of Japanese consumers, however, an inclination is seen towards dark chocolate due to its associated health benefits with it.

The Japan chocolate market report comprehensively covers the market by product types, distribution channels, and chocolate types. The Japan chocolate market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the Japan chocolate market trends, Japan chocolate market share, opportunities, high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

Key Highlights of the Report

  • Japan Chocolate Market Overview
  • Japan Chocolate Market Outlook
  • Japan Chocolate Market Forecast
  • Historical Data of Japan Chocolate Market Revenues for the Period 2015-2018
  • Japan Chocolate Market Size & Chocolate Market Forecast of Revenues, Until 2025
  • Historical Data of Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Product Types, for the Period 2015-2018
  • Market Size & Forecast of Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Product Types, Until 2025
  • Historical Data of Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Distribution Channels, for the Period 2015-2018
  • Market Size & Forecast of Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Distribution Channels, Until 2025
  • Historical Data of Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Chocolate Types, for the Period 2015-2018
  • Market Size & Forecast of Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Chocolate Types, Until 2025
  • Market Drivers and Restraints
  • Japan Chocolate Market Trends and Industry Life Cycle
  • Porter’s Five Force Analysis and Market Opportunity Assessment
  • Japan Chocolate Market Share, By Players
  • Japan Chocolate Market Overview on Competitive Benchmarking
  • Company Profiles
  • Key Strategic Recommendations

Markets Covered

The Japan Chocolate Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:

By Product Types

  • Milk Chocolate
  • White Chocolate
  • Dark Chocolate

By Distribution Channels

  • Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets
  • Grocery/ Mom n Pop Stores
  • Convenience Stores
  • Online Channel
  • Others (Specialized Retailers, Pharmacy, etc.)

By Chocolate Types

  • Count lines & Straight lines
  • Molded or Bar Chocolates
  • Choco-panned & Sugar panned
  • Others (Box chocolates, novelties, etc.)
Japan Chocolate Market (2019-2025): FAQs
In terms of product type, milk chocolate holds a dominant share in the Japanese market in 2018 due to the sweet tooth of Japanese consumers, however, an inclination is seen towards dark chocolate due to its associated health benefits with it.
In terms of distribution channels, the supermarkets/ hypermarkets dominate the overall market growth in Japan as these stores offers a variety of products under one roof.
In terms of chocolate type, the molded or bar chocolates are likely to register higher growth during the forecast period due to the change in the trend of consumption of chocolates in Japan.
Japan chocolate market usually registers the highest growth at the time of special occasions due to which seasonal chocolates are the most sold chocolates in Japan. Furthermore, the aging population in Japan is the one consuming a large amount of chocolate which is augmenting the growth of the chocolate market in Japan.
The Japanese chocolate market is highly competitive, with numerous local and international brands vying for market share. Domestic companies like Meiji, Morinaga, and Lotte dominate the market, along with global giants like Nestlé and Mars. This intense competition makes it challenging for new or smaller players to establish themselves.
Yes, the report covers all key significant developments of the year 2023.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
2.1 Report Description
2.2 Key Highlights of The Report
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation
2.4 Research Methodology
2.5 Assumptions
3. Japan Chocolate Market Overview
3.1 Japan Country Indicators
3.2 Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, 2015-2025F
3.3 Japan Chocolate Market Revenue Share, By Product Types, 2018 & 2025F
3.4 Japan Chocolate Market Revenue Share, By Distribution Channels, 2018 & 2025F
3.5 Japan Chocolate Market Revenue Share, By Chocolate Types, 2018 & 2025F
3.6 Japan Chocolate Market-Industrial Life Cycle
3.7 Japan Chocolate Market-Porter’s Five Force Model
4. Japan Chocolate Market Dynamics
4.1 Impact Analysis
4.2 Market Drivers
4.3 Market Restraints
5. Japan Chocolate Market Trends
6. Japan Chocolate Market Overview, By Product Types
6.1 Japan Milk Chocolate Market Revenues, 2015-2025F
6.2 Japan White Chocolate Market Revenues, 2015-2025F
6.3 Japan Dark Chocolate Market Revenues, 2015-2025F
7. Japan Chocolate Market Overview, By Distribution Channels
7.1 Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, 2015-2025F
7.2 Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Grocery/ Mom n Pop Stores, 2015-2025F
7.3 Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Convenience Stores, 2015-2025F
7.4 Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Online Channel, 2015-2025F
7.5 Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Other Distribution Channels, 2015-2025F
8. Japan Chocolate Market Overview, By Chocolate Types
8.1 Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Count lines & Straight-lines, 2015-2025F
8.2 Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Moulded or Bar, 2015-2025F
8.3 Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Choco-Panned & Sugar Panned, 2015-2025F
8.4 Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Other Chocolate Types, 2015-2025F
9.  Japan Chocolate Market – Key Performance Indicators
10. Japan Chocolate Market – Opportunity Assessment
10.1 Japan Chocolate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channels, 2025F
10.2 Japan Chocolate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Chocolate Types, 2025F
10.3  Japan Chocolate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2025F
11. Japan Chocolate Market Competitive Landscape
11.1 Japan Chocolate Market Competitive landscape, By Technical and Operating Parameters
11.2 Japan Chocolate Market Revenue Share, By Company, 2018
12. Company Profiles
12.1 Mondelez International, Inc.
12.2 Mars, Incorporated
12.3 Nestle Corporate
12.4 Ferrero Group Corporate
12.5  The Hershey Company
12.6 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
12.7 Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.
12.8 Yildiz Holding
12.9 Groupo Arcor
12.10 Rittersport Company
13. Key Strategic Recommendations
14. Disclaimer
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, 2015-2025F ($ Million)
Figure 2. Japan Chocolate Market Revenue Share, By Product Types, 2018 & 2025F
Figure 3. Japan Chocolate Market Revenue Share, By Distribution Channels, 2018 & 2025F
Figure 4. Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Distribution Channels, 2015-2025F ($ Million)
Figure 5. Japan Chocolate Market Revenue Share, By Chocolate Types, 2018 & 2025F
Figure 6. Japan Chocolate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channels, 2025F
Figure 7. Japan Chocolate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Chocolate Types, 2025F
Figure 8. Japan Chocolate Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2025F
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Product Types, 2015-2025F ($ Million)
Table 2. Japan Chocolate Market Revenues, By Chocolate Types, 2015-2025F ($ Million)

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