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Saudi Arabia Chocolate Market Report by Type, Ingredients, Distribution Channel, Region and Company Analysis 2024-2032

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  • 100 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Saudi Arabia
  • Renub Research
  • ID: 5952079
The Saudi Arabia Chocolate Market was worth US$ 1,045.68 Million in 2023. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.73% from 2024 to 2032 and be valued at US$ 1,585.03 Million by 2032.

Chocolates are experiencing a surge in popularity in Saudi Arabia. This reflects changing purchaser possibilities and lifestyle traits. As the kingdom undergoes socio-economic changes and becomes more open to global impacts, there is a developing appetite for indulgent treats like chocolates. Rising disposable incomes, urbanization, and the increasing availability of premium chocolate brands contribute to this trend. Chocolates are increasingly included in social gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing luxury and generosity in Saudi tradition.

Saudi Arabia Chocolate Market Trends

Increasing Consumption of Chocolates

The growing intake of chocolates, especially during festivals, drives growth in the Saudi Arabia chocolate market. Festivals hold cultural significance, marked with gatherings and present-giving, wherein chocolates represent pleasure and generosity. This way of life and embracing Western customs cause a surge in demand for chocolates throughout the festive seasons. Brands like Patchi, Godiva, Bostani, Aani & Dani, and Bateel offer tempting chocolate flavors and Eid-themed packages. This is capitalizing on the festive market and contributing to market growth.

The appeal of premium quality and customizable options drives demand

The changing customer notion toward premium and customization drives the demand for chocolates in Saudi Arabia. With a growing emphasis on quality elements and fitness-aware selections, clients favor premium chocolates. Furthermore, there is an increasing interest in personalized options, which include unique flavors, designs, and packaging. For instance, Naeem Foods focuses on crafting premium chocolates and imparting customization for special activities and gifts. Consumers are increasingly inquisitive about authenticity and artisanal craftsmanship, with the market expanding. Taking benefit of this trend, Salon du Chocolat released its first version in Riyadh in November 2023 to cater to discerning possibilities.

Influence of Health benefits on Consumers

The fitness benefits of chocolate are an enormous driving force in the developing Saudi Arabia chocolate market, fueled by accelerated health consciousness amongst consumers. Media and online assets provide health, revealing Saudis to dark chocolate's capacity for health benefits, which include antioxidants and mood enhancement. Individuals prioritize the fitness of their dietary selections and explore indulgent but healthier options like dark chocolate. Enjoyed moderately, it gives the stability of indulgence and health advantages. It is also appealing to health-aware purchasers exploring a guilt-free delight.

Cocoa beans could become the main ingredient for the chocolate market in Saudi Arabia

Cocoa beans may dominate the Saudi Arabia chocolate market due to their integral position in conventional manufacturing methods. Purchasers favor them for actual flavor and texture, especially in richer and darker chocolate types. These beans are globally traded commodities, ensuring a steady supply chain. Arab News reports that Saudi Arabia imported over 37 million kilograms of cocoa in the first quarter of 2023, exceeding the overall for 2022. This ensures value-effective sourcing for chocolate producers, especially for milk chocolate, which prevails within the market.

Northern and Central Saudi Arabia Chocolate Market

The chocolate market in Northern and Central Saudi Arabia is developing due to urbanization, growing affluence, and cultural shifts favoring Western life. According to UN-Habitat, Saudi Arabia, one of the most urbanized nations globally, is expected to surpass 90% urbanization by 2030. Increased disposable incomes drive demand for indulgent treats like chocolates, with numerous local and global manufacturers catering to various choices. Chocolates are often exchanged at festivals and social occasions. This burgeoning market gives beneficial opportunities for established and emerging enterprises, reflecting evolving patron choices and financial prosperity. For instance, the International Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition introduced its 9th version in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcasing the enterprise's increase in the area.

Saudi Arabia Chocolate Company News

Aani & Dani, Artisan du Chocolat, Bateel, Al Nassama, and Bostani Chocolate are among the leading players in the Saudi Arabia Chocolate Market.
  • In November 2022 - Nestlé plans to invest SAR 7 billion in Saudi Arabia over the next decade. The investment will begin with up to USD 99.6 million to build a modern manufacturing plant that will open in 2025.
  • In November 2022 - Barry Callebaut introduced NXT, a 100% dairy-free and plant-based chocolate brand in Saudi Arabia. NXT is the first of its kind, free from dairy, lactose, nuts, and allergens, and suitable for vegans. This chocolate is made with plant-based ingredients and caters to the growing demand for plant-based foods in the country.

Type - Market breakup in 2 viewpoints:

1. Dark Chocolate
2. Milk/White Chocolate

Ingredients - Market breakup in 5 viewpoints:

1. Cocoa Beans
2. Cocoa Butter
3. Sweeteners
4. Chocolate Liquor
5. Others

Distribution Channel - Market breakup in 4 viewpoints:

6. Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
7. Convenience Stores
8. Online Retail Stores
9. Other Distribution Channel

Region - Market breakup in 4 viewpoints:

1. Western
2. Northern & Central
3. Eastern
4. Southern

All the key players have been covered from 3 viewpoints:

  • Overview
  • Recent Development
  • Revenue Analysis

Company Analysis:

1. Aani & Dani
2. Artisan du Chocolat
3. Bateel
4. Al Nassama
5. Bostani Chocolate

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Research Methodology3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1 Growth Drivers
4.2 Challenges
5. Saudi Arabia Chocolate Market
6. Market Share - Saudi Arabia Chocolate Analysis
6.1 By Type
6.2 By Ingredients
6.3 By Distribution Channel
6.4 By Region
7. Type - Saudi Arabia Chocolate Market
7.1 Dark Chocolate
7.2 Milk/White Chocolate
8. Ingredients
8.1 Cocoa Beans
8.2 Cocoa Butter
8.3 Sweeteners
8.4 Chocolate Liquor
8.5 Others
9. Distribution Channel
9.1 Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
9.2 Convenience Stores
9.3 Online Retail Stores
9.4 Other Distribution Channel
10. Region
10.1 Western
10.2 Northern & Central
10.3 Eastern
10.4 Southern
11. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
11.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
11.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
11.3 Degree of Rivalry
11.4 Threat of New Entrants
11.5 Threat of Substitutes
12. SWOT Analysis
12.1 Strength
12.2 Weakness
12.3 Opportunity
12.4 Threat
13. Key Players Analysis
13.1 Aani& Dani
13.1.1 Overview
13.1.2 Recent Development
13.2 Artisan du Chocolat
13.2.1 Overview
13.2.2 Recent Development
13.3 Bateel
13.3.1 Overview
13.3.2 Recent Development
13.4 Al Nassama
13.4.1 Overview
13.4.2 Recent Development
13.5 Bostani Chocolate
13.5.1 Overview
13.5.2 Recent Development
13.6 Said Dal 1923
13.6.1 Overview
13.6.2 Recent Development
13.7 Juhaina-Al Daajan Holding
13.7.1 Overview
13.7.2 Recent Development
13.8 Neuhaus
13.8.1 Overview
13.8.2 Recent Development
List of Figures
Figure 01: Saudi Arabia - Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 02: Saudi Arabia - Forecast for Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 03: Type - Dark Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 04: Type - Forecast for Dark Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 05: Type - Milk/White Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 06: Type - Forecast for Milk/White Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 07: Ingredients - Cocoa Beans Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 08: Ingredients - Forecast for Cocoa Beans Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 09: Ingredients - Cocoa Butter Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 10: Ingredients - Forecast for Cocoa Butter Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 11: Ingredients - Sweeteners Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 12: Ingredients - Forecast for Sweeteners Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 13: Ingredients - Chocolate Liquor Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 14: Ingredients - Forecast for Chocolate Liquor Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 15: Ingredients - Others Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 16: Ingredients - Forecast for Others Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 17: Distribution Channel - Hypermarkets/Supermarkets Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 18: Distribution Channel - Forecast for Hypermarkets/Supermarkets Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 19: Distribution Channel - Convenience Stores Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 20: Distribution Channel - Forecast for Convenience Stores Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 21: Distribution Channel - Online Retail Stores Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 22: Distribution Channel - Forecast for Online Retail Stores Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 23: Distribution Channel - Other Distribution Channel Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 24: Distribution Channel - Forecast for Other Distribution Channel Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 25: Western - Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 26: Western - Forecast for Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 27: Northern & Central - Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 28: Northern & Central - Forecast for Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 29: Eastern - Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 30: Eastern - Forecast for Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
Figure 31: Southern - Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2019-2023
Figure 32: Southern - Forecast for Chocolate Market (Million US$), 2024-2032
List of Tables
Table 01: Saudi Arabia - Chocolate Market Share by Type (Percent), 2019-2023
Table 02: Saudi Arabia - Forecast for Chocolate Market Share by Type (Percent), 2024-2032
Table 03: Saudi Arabia - Chocolate Market Share by Ingredients (Percent), 2019-2023
Table 04: Saudi Arabia - Forecast for Chocolate Market Share by Ingredients (Percent), 2024-2032
Table 05: Saudi Arabia - Chocolate Market Share by Distribution Channel (Percent), 2019-2023
Table 06: Saudi Arabia - Forecast for Chocolate Market Share by Distribution Channel (Percent), 2024-2032
Table 07: Saudi Arabia - Chocolate Market Share by Region (Percent), 2019-2023
Table 08: Saudi Arabia - Forecast for Chocolate Market Share by Region (Percent), 2024-2032

Companies Mentioned

  • Aani & Dani
  • Artisan du Chocolat
  • Bateel
  • Al Nassama
  • Bostani Chocolate

Methodology

In this report, for analyzing the future trends for the studied market during the forecast period, the publisher has incorporated rigorous statistical and econometric methods, further scrutinized by secondary, primary sources and by in-house experts, supported through their extensive data intelligence repository. The market is studied holistically from both demand and supply-side perspectives. This is carried out to analyze both end-user and producer behavior patterns, in the review period, which affects price, demand and consumption trends. As the study demands to analyze the long-term nature of the market, the identification of factors influencing the market is based on the fundamentality of the study market.

Through secondary and primary researches, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence, are identified and are transformed to quantitative data through data extraction, and further applied for inferential purposes. The publisher's in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. These analytical tools and models sanitize the data & statistics and enhance the accuracy of their recommendations and advice.

Primary Research

The primary purpose of this phase is to extract qualitative information regarding the market from the key industry leaders. The primary research efforts include reaching out to participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions. The publisher also established professional corporate relations with various companies that allow us greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions, fulfilling the following functions:

  • Validates and improves the data quality and strengthens research proceeds
  • Further develop the analyst team’s market understanding and expertise
  • Supplies authentic information about market size, share, growth, and forecast

The researcher's primary research interview and discussion panels are typically composed of the most experienced industry members. These participants include, however, are not limited to:

  • Chief executives and VPs of leading corporations specific to the industry
  • Product and sales managers or country heads; channel partners and top level distributors; banking, investment, and valuation experts
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs)

Secondary Research

The publisher refers to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically includes, however, is not limited to:

  • Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
  • Patent and regulatory databases for understanding of technical & legal developments
  • Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
  • Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
  • Authentic new articles, webcasts, and other related releases for market evaluation
  • Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecasts
 

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