Not filled chocolate bars market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, imports of not filled chocolate bars into Czechia grew steadily, reaching 16.5 thousand tons by 2021. This expansion was supported by the introduction of new market segments like single-origin chocolates, which appealed to consumers seeking higher quality and authenticity, alongside a broader trend toward premium products with better composition.

From 2022 onward, the physical market volume contracted, falling from 17.4 thousand tons in 2022 to 12.2 thousand tons in 2024. However, the market value rose to 118.3 million USD in 2023 before a slight correction to 111.1 million USD in 2024. This shift was primarily driven by sharply higher global cocoa prices, which led producers to adjust product weights and raise prices, and a sustained consumer move toward premium bars with higher cocoa content. Updated EU and Czech labeling rules, particularly for products with less than 25% cocoa, introduced stricter requirements that further influenced market structure.

In 2023, impending EU due-diligence regulations for supply chains began shaping expectations for Czech manufacturers, requiring greater transparency in sourcing. Concurrently, producers responded to ongoing cocoa shortages by investing in raw-material security and production optimization, while continuing to expand their assortments with innovative flavors to cater to evolving tastes.

Production not filled chocolate bars in Czechia

According to Faostat, there is no production of not filled chocolate bars in Czechia.

Exports not filled chocolate bars from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Czechia's exports of unfilled chocolate bars reached 11 069 tonnes, showing a measured increase of 6.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 18.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 10.9%, while the smallest change was recorded in 2020, with no significant movement.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia, Russia, and Poland were the top destinations for Czechia's unfilled chocolate bar exports in volume terms. Slovakia accounted for 49.9% of exports, Russia for 9.5%, and Poland for 8.5%. Together, these three countries represented 68.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Czechia's exports of unfilled chocolate bars in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 62 269 thousand US dollars, marking a strong rise of 15.0% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 37.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 11.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the primary buyers of Czechia's unfilled chocolate bars in value terms were Slovakia, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Slovakia accounted for 41.9% of exports, Russia for 9.8%, and the United Kingdom for 7.9%. Collectively, these three markets made up 59.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports not filled chocolate bars to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's imports of unfilled chocolate bars in volume terms have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports were recorded at 16 482 tonnes, reflecting a modest increase of 2.8% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%.

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

During 2018-2021, Germany, Austria, and Slovakia were the main sources of unfilled chocolate bar imports to Czechia in volume terms. Germany accounted for 55.9% of imports, Austria for 9.8%, and Slovakia for 9.5%. Together, these three countries contributed 75.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Czechia's imports of unfilled chocolate bars in value terms have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 86 991 thousand US dollars, indicating a controlled increase of 8.9% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 32.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland emerged as the key markets for Czechia's unfilled chocolate bar imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 57.9% of imports, Slovakia for 7.8%, and Poland for 7.5%. Combined, these three markets represented 73.3% of total import flows.

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

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