Not filled chocolate bars market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market for not filled chocolate bars in Germany showed consistent expansion. Market volume in physical terms rose from 119.6 thousand tonnes to 178.1 thousand tonnes, while production increased from 255.8 thousand tonnes to 359.9 thousand tonnes. This growth period aligned with a strong overall performance in the country's chocolate sector, where by 2022 filled tablets and bars represented a major share of total production exceeding 870 000 tonnes.

Market volume stabilized at 177.1 thousand tonnes in 2022 before recovering to 189.4 thousand tonnes by 2024. During this later phase, Germany's total output of cocoa-containing chocolate products experienced a 5.8% decline in 2024, yet production of not filled bars remained relatively steady at 358.0 thousand tonnes. In value terms, the market grew from $684 million in 2018 to $1.5 billion in 2024, reflecting higher product valuations.

Production not filled chocolate bars in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of unfilled chocolate bars in Germany has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 014 million US dollars, representing a 9.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 468 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 25.3% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production of unfilled chocolate bars has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 333.8 thousand tonnes, showing a gradual increase of 5.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 16.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 255.8 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.0%. The most significant increase was in 2019, with a 23.1% jump.

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

Exports not filled chocolate bars from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's export volume of unfilled chocolate bars has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 244.8 thousand tonnes, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 25.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 7.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export portfolio for unfilled chocolate bars in kind was quite broad. France accounted for 12.7% of exports, the United Kingdom for 10.3%, and Belgium for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 30.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the export value of unfilled chocolate bars from Germany declined. In 2020, exports reached 1 385 million US dollars, marking a moderate decrease of 4.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports still increased by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 447 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 17.5%.

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

The country composition of Germany's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. France contributed 10.9% of export value, the United Kingdom 9.5%, and Belgium 5.8%. Combined, these three countries formed just 26.2% of total flows, with the remaining 73.8% distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

Imports not filled chocolate bars to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of increase, Germany's import volume of unfilled chocolate bars declined. In 2020, imports totaled 65.6 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 14.2% drop from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 76.4 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 8.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland stood out as the main source for Germany's imports in kind of unfilled chocolate bars, accounting for 56.3% of imports. Poland followed with 10.8%, and Austria with 10.5%. Together, these three countries represented 77.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Germany's import value of unfilled chocolate bars declined. In 2020, imports reached 385 million US dollars, marking a robust drop of 15.4% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%. The highest value was in 2019 at 455 million US dollars, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 6.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland was the primary destination for Germany's imports in value terms of unfilled chocolate bars, accounting for 60.3% of imports. Austria contributed 7.5%, and Poland 7.4%. Together, these three countries formed the main group, with a combined share of 75.2% of total import flows.

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

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