Not filled chocolate bars market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not filled chocolate bars in Slovakia grew from 5 959 t in 2018 to 6 746 t in 2019. This expansion was supported by increasing consumer interest in fairtrade products, which boosted demand for ethically sourced cocoa. The launch of new chocolate varieties, such as ruby chocolate by Barry Callebaut, alongside the expansion of domestic producers into new showrooms and foreign markets, broadened the product range and stimulated sales.

Market volume fell sharply to 4 971 t in 2020, primarily due to a global cocoa supply shortage. Unfavorable weather in key growing regions like Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire reduced harvests, leading to higher cocoa prices and lower product availability. Despite this contraction, consumer preferences continued to shift toward dark chocolate with high cocoa content and healthier, sugar-free alternatives.

In the following years, the market landscape was shaped by further regulatory and supply-side factors. Consumption of fairtrade cocoa in Slovakia rose by 65% in 2021, reflecting strong ethical demand. New food labeling rules effective from July 2022, along with announced future VAT increases on cocoa products, altered the operational environment for manufacturers. Global cocoa supply constraints and price pressures persisted through 2023, maintaining a focus on premium and high-cocoa segments.

Production not filled chocolate bars in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of not filled chocolate bars in Slovakia reached 10 575 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 45.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 79%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 27.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 68.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Slovakia produced 1 293 tonnes of not filled chocolate bars, representing a solid rise of 19.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 58.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 16.6%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 15.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 57.5%.

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

Exports not filled chocolate bars from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of not filled chocolate bars from Slovakia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 9 008 tonnes, reflecting a robust improvement of 17.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 92.7%, with an annualized rate of 24.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Austria, and the United Kingdom formed the core group of markets for exports in kind, accounting for 73.7% of total flows. Specifically, Czechia represented 25.5% of exports, Austria 24.3%, and the United Kingdom 23.9%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of not filled chocolate bars from Slovakia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovakia exported 49 712 thousand US dollars worth of not filled chocolate bars, up by 28.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 78.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 21.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Czechia, the United Kingdom, and Austria were the core markets for exports in value terms, together representing 69.2% of total flows. Czechia accounted for 28.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 21.2%, and Austria for 19.7%.

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

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

Imports not filled chocolate bars to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, cross-border shipments of not filled chocolate bars to Slovakia amounted to 12 685 tonnes, representing a 5.0% decline compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 6.1%, with an annualized rate of 2.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 10 262 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 13 353 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 14.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 30.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Austria consistently remained the main destinations for imports in kind, together accounting for 74.2% of total flows. Germany represented 38.0% of imports, Czechia 29.8%, and Austria 6.4%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of not filled chocolate bars to Slovakia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 67 207 thousand US dollars, showing no significant change versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 54 556 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 17.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 22.6%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Europe, not elsewhere specified, together accounted for 71.1% of total imports in value terms, remaining the main destinations for not filled chocolate bars to Slovakia. Germany represented 32.6% of imports, Czechia 24.6%, and Europe, not elsewhere specified, 13.9%.

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

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