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Cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Latvia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Latvia saw a rapid expansion in 2019, with volume reaching 22 741 t after starting at 18 199 t the previous year. This growth was abruptly reversed in 2020 when the market shrank to 15 728 t, a drop of nearly one-third.

Recovery began in 2021 as volume climbed to 17 308 t, and it accelerated in 2022 to 21 135 t. However, this upward movement proved temporary, and by 2023 the market had retreated to 18 425 t, leaving it close to its 2018 level.

For 2025, industry analysis highlights rising health awareness and volatility in raw material prices as relevant factors for the confectionery market in Latvia.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Latvia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Latvia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Latvia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Latvia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Latvia produced 14 K t of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, marking a robust 15.0% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually decreased by 12.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 12 K t, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 19 K t. The most significant drop happened in 2020, falling by 38.2%, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2019, rising by 23.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latvia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.4%	(38.2%)	15.0%	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Latvia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Latvia's exports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery rebounded in 2021, reaching 4 252 t, up 14.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 14.8%, averaging an annualized decline of 5.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 3 724 t, with the largest decline occurring in 2019, down 15.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	(11.7%)	14.2%	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the core of Latvia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports in kind was formed by Lithuania, Estonia, and Finland. Lithuania accounted for 37.7% of exports, Estonia for 20.8%, and Finland for 13.9%. Together, these three countries represented 72.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latvia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Latvia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports in value terms reached 14 113 K $ US, showing a 21.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 21.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, down 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	(1.0%)	21.4%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the largest buyers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Latvia in value terms were Lithuania, Estonia, and Finland. Lithuania contributed 38.0% of exports, Estonia 27.3%, and Finland 8.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 73.9% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Latvia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Latvia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Latvia's imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery in kind amounted to 7 759 t, reflecting a gradual 4.1% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 4.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The largest decline was in 2020, down 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	(1.0%)	4.1%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the main sources for Latvia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports in kind were Lithuania, Ukraine, and Poland. Lithuania accounted for 27.5% of imports, Ukraine for 12.7%, and Poland for 12.5%. Together, these countries formed 52.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latvia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year drop, Latvia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports in value terms increased in 2021, totaling 32 428 K $ US, a significant 10.8% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 8.8%, with an annualized rate of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 29 261 K $ US, and the largest decline also occurred in that year, down 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	(1.5%)	10.8%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the biggest contributors to Latvia's cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports in value terms were Lithuania, Poland, and Germany. Lithuania represented 25.7% of imports, Poland 21.4%, and Germany 9.7%. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 56.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Latvia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io