State of the Industry: Chocolate Candy in the U.S.

Published:  May 2026 (18th Edition)

Price:  $179.00

Report Contents:  (76 pages)

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