Key Market Indicators
Kuwait is set to become a major player in the chocolate industry, with imports expected to reach $237 million and exports $4.6 million by 2026. Since 2011, Kuwaiti demand for chocolate has grown by 5.6% year on year, and the country is currently ranked 30th in the world for chocolate imports. Portugal is the leader in imports with $205 million, with Germany, France, and the UK following in second, third, and fourth place respectively. Kuwaiti exports of chocolate have also grown over the past decade, up 2.6% year on year. The country is currently ranked 78th in the world for chocolate exports, with Azerbaijan in the lead at $4.1 million, while Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands follow in second, third, and fourth place respectively.
