Key Market Indicators
Italian chocolate exports are expected to reach $2.6 billion by 2026, up from $2.3 billion in 2021. This is an average year-on-year growth of 2.2%. Since 1999, exports have increased 6.6% annually. In 2021, Italy was ranked third, behind Belgium at $2.3 billion. Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands were second, third and fourth, respectively. Italian chocolate imports are predicted to reach $686 million by 2026, up from $636 million in 2021. This is a year-on-year growth rate of 1.2%. Since 1999, imports have risen 2.7% annually. In 2021, Italy came in 11th, behind the United Arab Emirates at $636 million. Germany, France and the UK were second, third and fourth in the ranking.