| Product Code: ETC018949 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, the Philippines continued to see significant growth in chocolate and cocoa products imports, with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration. The top exporting countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the USA, played a key role in driving this growth. With a remarkable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 21.66% from 2020 to 2024 and a notable 50.28% growth rate in 2023-24 alone, the market for chocolate and cocoa products in the Philippines is showing strong momentum and attracting substantial interest from both domestic consumers and international suppliers.

The Philippines chocolate and cocoa products market is expected to witness growth of 5.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2031). The increasing demand for chocolates, especially in the Philippines due to rising disposable incomes coupled with changing lifestyles of consumers has been driving the industry`s growth. Moreover, growing preference for premium chocolates among Filipinos due to its better taste along with health benefits associated with it has further boosted the sales of these products in recent years. Additionally, increasing competition among local players as well as international companies such as Nestle SA, Mars Inc., Cadbury Ltd., Hershey Co., etc. have pushed them to introduce innovative flavors and packaging solutions that are making them more attractive than before. However, high prices associated with premium brands may slightly hinder their demand which might affect the overall sales of chocolate & cocoa products over a certain extent during 2025-2031
Growing consumer adoption of e-commerce platforms by retailers across various sectors including food & beverage industry is creating lucrative opportunities for domestic players operating in this sector to expand their reach beyond geographical boundaries without setting up physical stores which will ultimately drive revenue streams from foreign markets during 2025-2031
Increasing number of working women population combined with growing awareness about health benefits connected to consuming chocolates like reducing stress levels and improving cognitive abilities has encouraged people belonging different age groups specially children???s toward consuming these confectioneries which had positively impacted this industry???s revenues throughout last few years. Further, the presence several multinational companies such as Nestle SA , Mars Incorporated , Cadbury Limited , Hershey Company etc within this region offering wide variety branded product range at competitive prices have raised customer expectations regarding quality & affordability pushing manufacturers into producing cost effective yet superior grade items resulting into an optimistic future outlook on segment???s development prospects over next five year period.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Cocoa Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Chocolate Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Trends |
6 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market, By Cocoa Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Cocoa Types, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Cocoa Butter, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Cocoa Powder, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Cocoa Liquor, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market, By Chocolate Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Dark Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Milk Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By White Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Filled Chocolate, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Confectionery, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline , 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenues & Volume, By Online , 2021-2031F |
7 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Cocoa Types, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Chocolate Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Chocolate and Cocoa Products Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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