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Filled chocolate bars market in Ireland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for filled chocolate bars in Ireland, measured in volume, increased slightly from 8 876 t in 2019 to 9 044 t in 2020, then contracted sharply to 4 237 t in 2021. In value terms, the market declined from 51.9 million USD in 2019 to 46.7 million USD in 2020 and further to 43.7 million USD in 2021.

By 2023, the market rebounded strongly, with value growing by 99% to approximately 60 million USD, marking the third consecutive year of growth. This resurgence was driven by resilient consumer demand for chocolate products, while import prices rose by 24%, contributing to the higher market value.

In 2024, several trends shaped the market. Mondelez International invested in cell-based cocoa development, reflecting industry efforts to address cocoa supply volatility. Consumer preferences shifted towards dark chocolate and sustainably produced products, driven by health concerns and new EU sustainability regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Additionally, functional chocolates with added health benefits gained traction in Europe.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2019-2021
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2019-2021
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2019-2021
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2019-2021
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2021, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 filled chocolate bars in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of filled chocolate bars in Ireland was $8,495,000, representing a 6.3% year-over-year decline.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(6.3%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Ireland produced 823.3 tonnes of filled chocolate bars, showing a significant drop of 10.2% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(10.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports filled chocolate bars from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

Ireland's exports of filled chocolate bars declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 5,485 tonnes, which was 2.9% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 7,277 tonnes, marking a 27.2% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 22.4% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.2%	(22.4%)	(2.9%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the dominant destination for Ireland's filled chocolate bar exports in kind, accounting for 92.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Filled chocolate bar exports from Ireland declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the export value reached $26,219,000, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at $33,344,000, reflecting a 21.2% increase. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 21.3% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.2%	(21.3%)	(0.1%)	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United Kingdom was the primary partner for Ireland's filled chocolate bar exports in value terms, making up 90.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports filled chocolate bars to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

Ireland's imports of filled chocolate bars increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 5,485 tonnes, showing a slight rise of 0.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 26.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.2%	17.1%	0.7%	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for filled chocolate bar imports to Ireland in kind were the United Kingdom (51.9% of imports), Germany (14.7%), and Poland (12.8%), together accounting for 79.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, filled chocolate bar imports to Ireland declined. In 2020, imports were valued at $64,467,000, marking a 6.7% drop from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at $69,069,000, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 14.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.0%	7.1%	(6.7%)	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the three largest markets for Ireland's filled chocolate bar imports in value terms were the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland, collectively representing 72.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io