Filled chocolate bars market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for filled chocolate bars in Denmark, measured in volume, grew from 9 148 t in 2018 to a peak of 11 532 t in 2023, before moderating to 10 677 t in 2024. In value terms, the market demonstrated more consistent growth, rising from 125.2 million USD in 2018 to 153.0 million USD in 2024, with a notable acceleration in 2023 and 2024.

In 2022, confirmed tax rules applying excise duty to all chocolate products, including filled bars, regulated their pricing and distribution, coinciding with a dip in the market's total value. That same year, a growing focus on sustainability and traceability among Danish producers, including small-scale bean-to-bar companies, supported volume consumption by fostering new segments and direct trade relationships with cocoa farmers.

By 2024, global trends favoring dark chocolate with high cocoa content and innovative products like cocoa alternatives made from sustainable by-products continued to influence the Danish market, contributing to its rising average value. The anticipated implementation of extended producer responsibility for packaging from October 2025 set the stage for new registration and reporting requirements for the industry.

Production filled chocolate bars in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of filled chocolate bars increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 78 758 thousand US dollars, marking a slight rise of 0.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 3.5%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 73 347 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.2%, while the largest increase was in 2020, with a gain of 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Denmark produced 4 611 tonnes of filled chocolate bars, representing a decrease of 11.0% from 2020. The lowest production volume was in 2019 at 4 449 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 5 184 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 16.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports filled chocolate bars from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Exports of filled chocolate bars from Denmark increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 4 399 tonnes, showing a robust gain of 10.5% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 14.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Poland, and Germany were the key destinations for Denmark's exports of filled chocolate bars in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 30.2% of exports, Poland for 16.3%, and Germany for 15.4%, together making up 61.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Denmark's exports of filled chocolate bars increased in 2021. Exports were valued at 40 219 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a strong uptick of 23.1% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 16.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 32 672 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.9%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Norway were the main destinations for Denmark's filled chocolate bar exports in value terms. Sweden represented 26.6% of exports, Germany 17.2%, and Norway 15.9%, together accounting for 59.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports filled chocolate bars to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark imported approximately 9 598 tonnes of filled chocolate bars in 2021, marking an increase of 6.0% over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 14.6%, with an annualized rate of 4.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 2.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 10.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Poland were the main sources for Denmark's imports of filled chocolate bars in volume terms. Germany accounted for 55.8% of imports, Sweden for 23.3%, and Poland for 7.9%, together forming 87.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Denmark imported a total of 87 301 thousand US dollars worth of filled chocolate bars in 2021, representing an increase of 9.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 11.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a decrease of 2.2%.

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

In the years 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands were the largest suppliers of filled chocolate bars to Denmark in value terms. Germany contributed 58.1% of imports, Sweden 20.2%, and the Netherlands 8.0%, together making up 86.4% of total import flows.

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

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