An analysis indicating that Osaka Prefecture continues to rank first in Japan for chocolate shipments by value is introduced, while FUJI OIL is positioned as the world’s third-largest industrial chocolate company. The article provides details on the business structure of the company, headquartered in Izumisano City, and its use of CBE.
Osaka Prefecture is said to rank first in Japan for chocolate shipments by value, accounting for approximately 20% of the national total. Factories operated by Meiji Seika and Ezaki Glico, among others, are concentrated in the prefecture, which is highly regarded for its broad production capacity, including industrial chocolate.
FUJI OIL, headquartered in Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture, is strong in industrial chocolate and is described as a major company with revenue of more than ¥770 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2026. It mainly supplies ingredients for B2B applications and is said to rank third globally in industrial chocolate market share.
FUJI OIL expanded its scale through a series of acquisitions worldwide. It acquired Blommer Chocolate Company in 2018 for approximately ¥64.595 billion, and its business revenue is said to have grown from approximately ¥80 billion to around ¥180 billion.
Demand for the cocoa butter equivalent CBE has surged as cocoa prices have risen sharply. Cocoa bean prices nearly quintupled at one point in 2024–2025, and CBE’s functionality has been highly valued. The article explains that CBE continues to contribute to revenue and profit.