Key Market Indicators
Demand for chocolate in New Zealand is set to reach $274 million by 2026, growing by 1.8% on a yearly basis from 2021's $191 million. This marks an increase of 2.8% since 1994. In 2021, New Zealand ranked 31st in the world, with Kuwait ahead at $191 million. The top three countries for chocolate consumption were Germany, France and the UK. New Zealand's chocolate exports are forecast to reach $61 million by 2026, decreasing by an average of 1.7% each year from 2021's $68 million. This marks a decrease of 8.2% since 1994. In 2021, New Zealand ranked 43rd in the world, with Serbia ahead at $68 million. The top three countries for chocolate exports were Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands.
