The US chocolate market is expected to reach an estimated value of $19.3 billion by 2018. The major drivers of the USA chocolate industry are increasing consumer expenditure, and innovation with increasing use nutritional ingredients in chocolates. Seasonal and festive sales also impacts the selling and production of chocolate. In
creasing usage of chocolates in different applications such as facial cream, Pharmaceuticals, and Beverage market will further drive this industry.
On the basis of its comprehensive research, Lucintel forecasts that majority of the segments for the USA chocolate industry will grow moderately during 2013-2018.
A total of 37 figures / charts and 10 tables are provided in this 88-page report to help in your business decisions. Sample figures with some insights are shown below. To learn the scope of, benefits, companies researched and other details of the US chocolate market report, download the report brochure.
The study also includes the US chocolate industry trends and forecasts through 2018, segmented by product type such as Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate.
Milk chocolate segment is growing at a greater pace than white chocolate and dark chocolate segments. Innovation in chocolates such as nutritional chocolate for health conscious consumer will boost the market. Mondelez International Inc., The Hershey Company, and Nestle SA are among the major chocolate manufacturers in USA. Regular innovation of products is very important for companies to sustain their successful position in the market.
This unique report from Lucintel will provide you with valuable information, insights, and tools needed to identify new growth opportunities and operate your business successfully in this market. This report will save hundreds of hours of your own personal research time and will significantly benefit you in expanding your business in this market. In today’s stringent economy, you need every advantage that you can find.
Some of the features of this report:
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Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter’s Five Forces model which helps to understand the competitive position of industry players
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US Chocolate market intelligence with special emphasis on dark, milk, and white chocolate markets
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US Chocolate market competitive analysis of top five players and profitability analysis of the industry provides opportunity for existing players as well as new entrance to make decision for sustainable growth.
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US Chocolate market size trend (2007-2012) in terms of value and volume and forecast (2013-2018) for key market segments that are useful to make major investment decisions
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Competitive Landscape, emerging trend, market drivers and growth opportunity analysis provided helps to ascertain a sound investment decision
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More than 37 figures/charts and 10 tables are provided in this roughly 88 -page report
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Chocolate Industry Background and Classifications
2.1. Introduction
2.1.1. Industry Classification
2.1.2. Industry Served
2.1.3. Supply Chain
3. Market Analysis
3.1. The US Chocolate Industry Analysis 2012
3.1.1. The US Chocolate Industry by Value
3.1.2. Market Trend 2007-2012
3.1.3. Demographic Factors Analysis
3.1.4. Macro Economy Trends
3.1.5. The US Chocolate Industry Trend
3.1.6. The US Chocolate Market Trend by Segment
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Dark chocolate
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Milk chocolate
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White chocolate
3.2. Industry Drivers and Challenges
3.3. The US Chocolate Industry Forecast 2013-2018
3.3.1. Macro Economy Forecasts
3.3.2. The US Chocolate Industry Forecast by Value
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Dark chocolate
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Milk chocolate
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White chocolate
4.1. The US Chocolate Industry Profitability Analysis
4.1.1. Cost Structure of the US Chocolate Industry: 2007-2012
4.2. Asset Analysis
4.3. Debt Analysis
4.4. Cash on Hand Analysis
5. Competitive Landscape and Growth Opportunities Analysis
5.1. Product Portfolio Analysis
5.2. Market Share Analysis
5.3. Growth Leadership Analysis
5.4. Growth Opportunities Analysis
6. Industry Strategic Assessment
6.1. Emerging Trends in the US Chocolate Industry
6.2. Unmet Needs in Chocolate Industry
6.3. Innovations and New Product Launches in Chocolate Industry
6.4. Mergers and Acquisitions in Chocolate Industry
7. Company Profiles for Leading Players
List of Figures
List of Tables
Disclaimer
Copyright
Abbreviations and Technical Units
About Us
List of Figures
Chapter 2. Chocolate Industry Background and Classifications
Figure 2.1: Segmentation on the basis of ingredients of us chocolate industry
Figure 2.2: Key Products in US chocolate industry
Figure 2.4: Supply chain chocolate industry
Figure 2.5: Porter’s Five Forces industry analysis for US chocolate market
Chapter 3. Market Analysis
Figure 3.1: US Chocolate Industry Distribution by Segments in 2012
Figure 3.2: Population Age Structure in 2012
Figure 3.3: Population Contribution by Gender in 2012
Figure 3.4: Trend of US GDP Growth Rate
Figure 3.5: Trend of US Population Growth Rate
Figure 3.6: Trend of US Inflation Rate
Figure 3.7: Trend of US Unemployment Rate
Figure 3.8: US Chocolate Industry Growth Trend (2007-2012)
Figure 3.9: US Chocolate Revenue ($ B) by Segments in 2012
Figure 3.10: US Chocolate Industry Trend by Market Segments during 2007-2012
Figure 3.11: CAGR of Various Segments of the US Chocolate Industry: 2007-2012
Figure 3.12: Growth Rate in Various Segments of the US Chocolate Industry during 2011-2012
Figure 3.13: Forecast of US GDP Growth Rate
Figure 3.14: Forecast of US Population Growth Rate
Figure 3.15: Forecast of US Inflation Rate
Figure 3.16: Forecast of US Unemployment Rate
Figure 3.17: US Chocolate Industry Growth Forecast (2013-2018)
Figure 3.18: US Chocolate Industry Market Segments Forecast by Value during 2013-2018
Figure 3.19: Year over Year Growth Rate in Various Segments of the US Chocolate Industry by Value during 2012-2013
Figure 3.20: CAGR of Various Segments of the US Chocolate Industry by Value 2013-2018
Chapter 4. Financial (Cost Structure, Profitability, Debt, and Assets) Analysis
Figure 4.1: US chocolate industry profitability analysis during 2007-2012 (%)
Figure 4.2: Cost structure of US chocolate industry 2007-2012
Figure 4.3: Asset for US chocolate industry 2007-2012 ($ B)
Figure 4.4: Debt for US chocolate industry 2007-2012 ($ B)
Figure 4.5: Cash on hand for US chocolate industry 2007-2012 ($ B)
Chapter 5. Competitive Landscape and Growth Opportunities Analysis
Figure 5.1: Market presence of major players of us chocolate industry
Figure 5.2: US market share of retail chocolate manufactures in 2012
Figure 5.3: Market share in terms of $ value by top five companies in us chocolate industry in 2012
Figure 5.4: Growth leadership matrix in US chocolate industry
Figure 5.5: Growth forecasts in various segments
Chapter 6. Industry Strategic Assessment
Figure 6.1: Emerging trends in US chocolate industry
Figure 6.2: Unmet needs in US chocolate industry
List of Tables
Chapter 1. Executive Summary
Table 1.1: US chocolate industry parameters and attributes
Chapter 3. Market Analysis
Table 3.1: Market trends (2007-2012) in US chocolate industry ($ B)
Table 3.2: Average growth rates for one, three, and five years in the US chocolate industry in terms of $ value
Table 3.3: Market size and 2011-2012 growth rates in various segments of US chocolate industry in terms of $ value
Table 3.4: Market size and annual growth rates during last five years (2007-2012) in various market segments of us chocolate industry in terms of $ value
Table 3.5: Market forecast (2013-2018) in US chocolate ($ B)
Table 3.6: Average growth rates for one, three, and five years in the US chocolate industry in terms of $ value
Table 3.7: Market size and 2012-2013 growth rates in various segments of US chocolate industry in terms of $ value
Table 3.8: Market size and annual growth rates during next five years (2013-2018) in various market segments of US chocolate industry in terms of $ value
Chapter 5. Competitive Landscape and Growth Opportunities Analysis
Table 5.1: Market Share of US Chocolate Manufactures in 2012