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State of the Industry: Chocolate Candy in the U.S. (18th Edition)

  • Report

  • 76 Pages
  • May 2026
  • Region: United States
  • Sundale Research
  • ID: 5351173

“Chocolate Candy in the U.S." is the 18th edition of our Chocolate Candy industry report contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts to help plan, and objective analysis. The annual report features historical, current, and future trends covering the 2010-2030 period.

It is an essential resource for the Chocolate Candy industry covering the most important trends, including detailed data on:

  • chocolate sales and consumption;
  • shipments by chocolate type;
  • pricing and raw material trends;
  • expenditures by demographic groups;
  • foreign trade activity and tariffs;
  • distribution channel trends;
  • seasonal chocolate sales;
  • market shares for the leading producers, and sales of vegan chocolate.

Utilizing various sources and primary research, the report also analyzes key trends shaping the industry, including:

  • the rising popularity of dark and premium chocolate;
  • new and unique flavors and textures;
  • the emergence of functional and plant-based chocolate;
  • health and dieting trends;
  • rising organic chocolate sales;
  • sustainability and environmental issues;
  • cocoa price and supply volatility;
  • and the use of social media.

Table of Contents

Written Analysis (45 pages)
  • Drivers of Industry Growth
  • Premium, Craft, and Dark Chocolate Fuel Industry Sales
  • Functional and Plant-Based Chocolate Attract More Consumers
  • Organic Chocolate Sales
  • Greener and Sustainable Practices Can Increase Profits and Sales
  • Demographics Support Premium Chocolate Consumption Despite Economic Concerns
  • U.S. Apparent Consumption
  • Foreign Trade and Tariffs
  • U.S. Shipments of Chocolate Candy
  • Chocolate Candy Made From Cacao Beans
  • Chocolate Candy Made From Purchased Chocolate
  • Producer Price Trends Significantly Impacted by Cocoa Prices
  • Per Capita Consumption
  • Retail Sales Trends
  • Seasonal Chocolate Sales
  • Distribution Channel Trends
  • Demographic Trends for Household Expenditures on Chocolate Candy
  • Industry Composition
  • Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Chocolate Companies
  • Sources and Methodology (not included in page count)
Statistical Tables (28 tables)
  • U.S. Apparent Consumption of Chocolate Candy, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Imports and Exports of Chocolate Candy, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Imports of Chocolate Candy, by Top 10 Import Countries, 2024 and 2025
  • U.S. Exports of Chocolate Candy, by Top 10 Export Countries, 2024 and 2025
  • U.S. Shipments of Chocolate Candy, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Shipments of Chocolate Candy Made from Cacao Beans, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Shipments of Chocolate Candy Made from Cacao Beans, by Type, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Shipments of Chocolate Candy Made from Purchased Chocolate, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Shipments of Chocolate Candy Made from Purchased Chocolate, by Retail Location, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Chocolate Candy Made from Cacao Beans, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Chocolate Candy Made from Cacao Beans, by Product Type, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Chocolate Candy Made from Purchased Chocolate, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Chocolate Candy Made from Purchased Chocolate, by Retail Location, 2010-2030
  • Value of Per Capita Consumption of Chocolate Candy in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Volume of Per Capita Consumption of Chocolate Candy in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Total Retail Sales of Chocolate Candy in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Premium and Super Premium Chocolate Candy in the U.S., 2015-2030
  • Market Shares for Dark, Milk, and White Chocolate Candy in the U.S., 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Retail Sales of Chocolate Candy in the U.S., by Product Type, 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Chocolate Candy Sales in the U.S., by Holiday Season, 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Distribution of Chocolate Candy Sales in the U.S., by Retail Channel, 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Retail Sales of Vegan Chocolate in the U.S., 2017-2030
  • U.S. Dollar and Unit Sales for the Top 10 Producers of Chocolate Candy Sold in Boxes and Bags Equal to or Greater Than 3.5 oz., 2025
  • U.S. Dollar and Unit Sales for the Top 10 Producers of Chocolate Candy Sold in Boxes and Bags Less Than 3.5 oz., 2025
  • U.S. Dollar and Unit Sales for the Top 10 Producers of Snack Size Chocolate Candy, 2025
  • U.S. Dollar and Unit Sales for the Top 10 Producers of Chocolate Gift Boxes, 2025
  • U.S. Dollar and Unit Sales for the Top 10 Producers of Sugar-Free Chocolate Candy, 2025
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Chocolate Candy, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
Graphs (3 graphs)
  • U.S. Apparent Consumption of Chocolate Candy, 2020-2030
  • Per Capita Consumption of Chocolate Candy in the U.S., 2020-2030
  • Distribution of Chocolate Candy Sales in the U.S., by Retail Channel, 2025