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Chocolate & Confectionery Production in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€4.4bn

2025

€4.4bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XXX.Xm

Employees

17,341

Businesses

1,612

Wages

€XXX.Xm

Chocolate & Confectionery Production in France industry analysis

The Chocolate and Confectionery Production industry in France is undergoing a period of change, driven by changing consumer demands and market conditions. Chocolate sales make up the bulk of the market and are highly sensitive to the price of cocoa. Cocoa prices remained largely untouched by global financial disruptions in 2022, but the market has since grappled with supply shortfalls, which caused a dramatic spike in cocoa prices in 2024. This drove a sudden rise in chocolate and confectionery production revenue in 2024 and it’s set to edge up by a further 0/.3% in 2025. Nonetheless, revenue is projected to dip at a compound annual rate of 1.9% over the five years through 2025 to €4.3 billion.

Trends and Insights

  • Europe dominates the globe in chocolate production and consumption. Its famed producers, like those in Belgium and Switzerland, drive sizeable exports while domestic demand sees citizens like Germans leading in world consumption at 11kg annually.
  • Dark chocolate bars soar in popularity due to the health shift. The rising consumer demand for low-sugar, dairy-free options is prompting major companies to create healthier chocolate products with reduced sugar and increased nutrients.
  • Price and taste are key components of competition. Outside of the price of the snack, the most important factor in consumers' decisions is the taste of it. Good quality treats will attract more consumers.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in France is €4.4bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production in France industry in 2025?

There are 1,612 businesses in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.5 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in France has been declining at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production market in France are Mondelez France SAS, Nestle France SAS and Mars Wrigley Confectionery France SAS

What does the Chocolate & Confectionery Production in France include?

Chocolate blocks and bars and Sugar confectionery are part of the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Mondelez France SAS.

How competitive is the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in France?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

New EU regulation bans cocoa from deforested land. In 2023, the EU passed Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, which bans the use of any products, like cocoa, grown in recently deforested areas.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Chocolate & Confectionery Production in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Rising ingredient prices burden chocolate manufacturers. Both sugar and cocoa prices have significantly increased over recent years, squeezing profitability and influencing future pricing strategies for confectionery producers.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production in France industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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