The global dark chocolate market reached a value of US$ 55.5 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 74.9 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.88% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Dark chocolate, also known as "bittersweet" or "semisweet" chocolate, is made from cocoa butter instead of fats such as palm and coconut oils. Dark chocolate carries a rich and intense flavour, and is an excellent source of flavonoids which contribute to its pigment. The greater amount of flavonoids contributes to darker chocolate and potentially greater health benefits. It contains a very high percentage of cocoa solids, generally more than 60% with little or no added sugar. Some of the products manufactured using dark chocolate include chocolate bars, candies and baking chocolate.

Eating dark chocolate protects the brain from age-related stress and inflammation which play an important role in the neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, it also helps in boosting blood circulation to the brain, which can improve the ability to focus; improving memory, and controlling the anxiety levels.

The report has analysed the global dark chocolate market on the basis of distribution channels, covering super- and hyper-markets, convenience stores, non-grocery retailers and others. The report has further segmented the market on the basis of region, covering Western Europe, North America, Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Africa and Australasia. Currently, Western Europe represents the largest region for dark chocolate, accounting for majority of the market share.

This report provides a deep insight into the global dark chocolate industry covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter’s five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. The report also provides a comprehensive analysis for setting up a dark chocolate manufacturing plant. The study analyses the processing and manufacturing requirements, project cost, project funding, project economics, expected returns on investment, profit margins, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, consultants, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the dark chocolate industry in any manner.

Key questions answered in this report:

How has the global dark chocolate market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What are the key regions in the global dark chocolate market?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global dark chocolate market?
What are the major distribution channels in the global dark chocolate market?
What are the price trends of dark chocolate?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the global dark chocolate industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the global dark chocolate industry?
What is the structure of the global dark chocolate industry and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the global dark chocolate industry?
What are the profit margins in the global dark chocolate industry?
What are the key requirements for setting up a dark chocolate manufacturing plant?
How is dark chocolate manufactured?
What are the various unit operations involved in a dark chocolate manufacturing plant?
What is the total size of land required for setting up a dark chocolate manufacturing plant?
What are the machinery requirements for setting up a dark chocolate manufacturing plant?
What are the raw material requirements for setting up a dark chocolate manufacturing plant?
What are the packaging requirements for dark chocolate?
What are the transportation requirements for dark chocolate?
What are the utility requirements for setting up a dark chocolate manufacturing plant?
What are the manpower requirements for setting up a dark chocolate manufacturing plant?
What are the infrastructure costs for setting up a dark chocolate manufacturing plant?
What are the capital costs for setting up a dark chocolate manufacturing plant?
What are the operating costs for setting up a dark chocolate manufacturing plant?
What will be the income and expenditures for a dark chocolate manufacturing plant?
What is the time required to break-even?