Not filled chocolate bars market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for not filled chocolate bars in Spain experienced steady growth, with market volume rising from 51 774 t to 67 739 t. This expansion continued despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which led to closures in the hotel, restaurant, and catering sectors.

Growth accelerated sharply in 2021, with the market reaching 83 625 t. In the following years, product innovation became a key driver, including an 18.7% increase in confectionery innovations like filled bars and shared snacks, greater shelf space for premium categories, and the launch of new compound fillings and varieties by major players such as Barry Callebaut and Puratos Group.

By 2023 and 2024, the market was increasingly shaped by rising demand for premium, vegan, and sustainably sourced chocolate products. Concurrently, significant volatility and increases in cocoa prices, driven by climatic factors and stricter environmental regulations in producing countries, began affecting production costs and consumer prices.

Production not filled chocolate bars in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of not filled chocolate bars in monetary terms rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, output reached 332.0 million US dollars, marking a solid year-over-year increase of 13.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 292.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Spain's production volume of not filled chocolate bars increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 82,831 tonnes, showing a substantial uptick of 13.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 22.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 65,582 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.2%.

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

Exports not filled chocolate bars from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain exported 39,634 tonnes of not filled chocolate bars in 2020, representing a robust rise of 14.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 24.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United Kingdom, and Portugal were the top contributors to Spain's exports of not filled chocolate bars in kind. France accounted for 46.6% of exports, the United Kingdom for 15.8%, and Portugal for 8.6%, jointly making up 71.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of not filled chocolate bars in monetary terms reached 164.7 million US dollars in 2020, which is 17.3% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 24.5%, with an annualized rate of 7.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 5.5%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and the United Kingdom were the principal buyers of not filled chocolate bars from Spain in value terms. France accounted for 44.0% of exports, Portugal for 9.6%, and the United Kingdom for 9.5%, together representing 63.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports not filled chocolate bars to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, Spain's imports of not filled chocolate bars in kind declined. In 2020, the country imported 25,092 tonnes, equivalent to a slight decrease of 2.2% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 12%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.8%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 25,092 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 11.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Germany, France, and Austria—together absorbed 83.1% of Spain's total imports of not filled chocolate bars in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain's imports of not filled chocolate bars in monetary terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 109.8 million US dollars, indicating a slight uptick of 1.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 109.8 million US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 2.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 6.3%.

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

In the years 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Austria consistently remained the main sources for Spain's imports of not filled chocolate bars in value terms. Germany accounted for 44.6% of imports, France for 19.8%, and Austria for 14.7%, together making up 79.2% of total import flows.

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

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