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Chocolate and cocoa products market in Western Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Europe" region includes following countries:

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the chocolate and cocoa products market in Western Europe first contracted to 427 thousand tons in 2019, then expanded sharply to 712 thousand tons in 2020. This volatility coincided with the beginning of a sustained rise in producer prices, which increased by 32.6% between 2020 and 2024 due to higher cocoa and sugar costs, elevating production expenses and consumer prices.

Market volume moderated to 663 thousand tons in 2021 and 586 thousand tons in 2022 before recovering to 780 thousand tons in 2023. This rebound occurred alongside record cocoa prices driven by global supply shortages, harvest concerns, and climate-related production challenges. Simultaneously, consumer trends shifted towards minimally processed chocolate and products with functional ingredients like vitamins and proteins, creating new segments within the market.

Regulatory standards, such as the EU requirement for chocolate to contain at least 95% cocoa butter, defined product composition and market access. Despite significant cost pressures, the market showed volume resilience, with German production reaching approximately 1.14 million tons in 2023 valued at EUR 6.48 billion.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Western Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chocolate and cocoa products in Western Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chocolate and cocoa products, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chocolate and cocoa products, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Chocolate and cocoa products production in Western Europe has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 1 201 K t, marking a moderate decrease of 3.8% compared to 2019. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 254 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	(0.4%)	(3.8%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of chocolate and cocoa products produced in Western Europe stood at 9 510 M $ US, showing a slight increase of 0.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 9.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.1%. The peak value was achieved in 2018 at 10 104 M $ US, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 16.4%. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant decline, with a drop of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.4%	(6.7%)	0.9%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chocolate and cocoa products from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Western Europe's exports of chocolate and cocoa products amounted to 1 510 K t, down by 6.6% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 7.2%, while 2019 recorded the biggest increase of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	4.7%	(6.6%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of chocolate and cocoa products from Western Europe were not heavily concentrated in a few key markets. The top three destinations—the United Kingdom (10.9% of exports in kind), Poland (5.2%), and Spain (4.6%)—together accounted for only 20.8% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of chocolate and cocoa products from Western Europe have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 11 953 M $ US, reflecting a small decrease of 2.0% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 12 435 M $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	(1.9%)	(2.0%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, chocolate and cocoa products from Western Europe were exported to a diverse range of markets. Even the largest destinations—the United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy—together represented only 19.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chocolate and cocoa products to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, imports of chocolate and cocoa products into Western Europe totaled 1 020 K t, indicating a steep increase of 28.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 26.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 794 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(3.4%)	28.5%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, imports of chocolate and cocoa products into Western Europe were not concentrated on a few key markets. The top three sources—Italy (7.7% of imports in kind), Poland (7.1%), and Switzerland (5.5%)—jointly accounted for only 20.3% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of chocolate and cocoa products into Western Europe amounted to 7 802 M $ US, corresponding to a small increase of 1.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 1.6%, while 2018 saw the biggest increase of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	(1.6%)	1.9%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, imports of chocolate and cocoa products into Western Europe in value terms relied on a wide range of partner countries. The top three—Italy (9.0% of imports in value terms), Poland (8.2%), and Switzerland (7.9%)—together took just 25.1% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Western Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io