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Not defatted cocoa paste market in Southern Europe

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for not defatted cocoa paste in Southern Europe increased from 207.5 thousand tons to 210.7 thousand tons. This growth was supported by rising consumer spending on chocolate and personal care products, alongside expanding middle-class demand for premium confectionery. The initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted global supply chains and production, leading to a temporary contraction in volume to 205.6 thousand tons.

The market rebounded strongly in 2021, reaching 223.9 thousand tons, as demand for organic, vegan, and sugar-free chocolate products continued to grow despite persistent global supply chain constraints. A slight dip to 218.3 thousand tons occurred in 2022, a year marked by new European labeling and traceability regulations for cocoa and chocolate, which encouraged greater transparency and sustainability, along with increased adoption of direct trade models between manufacturers and cocoa growers.

In 2023, market volume expanded again to 226.5 thousand tons, sustained by a steady consumer trend in Europe towards premium, craft, and ethically sourced chocolate products. Concurrently, severe droughts and adverse weather in key cocoa-producing regions like West Africa reduced global cocoa harvests, leading to significant price increases and putting pressure on chocolate companies to adjust their consumer pricing.

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 Southern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern 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. 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 not defatted cocoa paste in Southern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of not defatted cocoa paste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of not defatted cocoa paste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Southern Europe's production of not defatted cocoa paste increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, the region produced 163.5 thousand tons, representing a modest year-on-year growth of 1.2%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 161.6 thousand tons, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a decrease of 10.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.7%)	(2.4%)	1.2%	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Southern Europe's production value of not defatted cocoa paste rose following a two-year decrease. In 2020, the output was valued at 665.0 million US dollars, marking an 8.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value declined by 11.8%, averaging an annual reduction of 4.1%. The lowest value was observed in 2019 at 613.7 million US dollars, with the most significant decline taking place in 2018 at 14.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.5%)	(4.8%)	8.4%	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not defatted cocoa paste from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Southern Europe's exports of not defatted cocoa paste declined after a two-year rise. In 2020, exports totaled 7 227 tons, reflecting a substantial year-on-year decrease of 21.8%. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 3.8%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 1.3%. The peak export volume was reached in 2019 at 9 236 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 11.4% during that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.4%	11.4%	(21.8%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, South Korea, and the United Kingdom were key buyers of not defatted cocoa paste from Southern Europe, accounting for 30.7%, 6.4%, and 5.7% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share amounted to only 42.8% of total exports, with the remaining 57.2% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Southern Europe's export value of not defatted cocoa paste dropped after a two-year increase. In 2020, exports amounted to 29.4 million US dollars, indicating a robust year-on-year fall of 16.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 3.8%, averaging an annual decline of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 35.1 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 8.6% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	8.6%	(16.2%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export value of not defatted cocoa paste from Southern Europe was widely spread across partner countries. France, the United Kingdom, and South Korea accounted for 28.3%, 6.5%, and 6.1% of exports in value terms, respectively, yet together they represented only 40.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports not defatted cocoa paste to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Southern Europe's imports of not defatted cocoa paste decreased after a two-year uptick. In 2020, imports stood at 49 325 tons, showing a strong decline of 15.4% compared to the previous year. Across the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 58 291 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 16.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.2%	16.1%	(15.4%)	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Ghana were the leading suppliers of not defatted cocoa paste to Southern Europe, contributing 25.9%, 18.0%, and 16.0% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they accounted for 59.9% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Southern Europe's import value of not defatted cocoa paste fell after a two-year gain. In 2020, imports were valued at 200.8 million US dollars, representing a decrease of 5.7% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 13%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 200.8 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 15.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	15.8%	(5.7%)	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland formed the core group of partners for imports in value terms of not defatted cocoa paste to Southern Europe, with shares of 24.4%, 17.4%, and 16.6%, respectively. Collectively, they represented 58.5% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io