Core Insights - The price of chocolate in the United States has increased significantly, with a year-on-year rise of over 14% as of this year [1] Group 1: Price Trends - From January 1 to early February, the retail price of chocolate in the U.S. rose by 14.4% compared to the same period last year [1] - Cities such as Denver and Los Angeles experienced a price increase of approximately 17%, while the Dallas-Fort Worth area saw a rise of up to 19% [1] Group 2: Supply Chain Factors - The primary driver of rising chocolate prices is the global supply shortage of cocoa beans, which are predominantly produced in West Africa, accounting for about 70% of global production [1] - Extreme weather conditions have led to poor harvests, pushing cocoa futures prices to historical highs [1] - Although international cocoa prices have recently declined, U.S. chocolate products are still adjusting to previously high procurement costs, indicating that the upward price trend may continue in the short term [1]
原料短缺 美国巧克力零售价格持续上涨
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2026-02-15 04:06