Global Chocolate Trends in 2022
Chocolate is part of Confectionery and includes a number of sub-sectors such as Chocolate Chip and Premium Chocolate. You may also be interested in Candy.
Global chocolate exports are set to hit $33 billion by 2026, according to a new report. That's an increase of 1.1% compared to 2021, when exports reached an estimated $31 billion. Since 2017, global supplies have risen 3.5% year-on-year. In 2021, Germany held the top spot in global chocolate exports at $5.6 billion. Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands followed in second, third and fourth place respectively. Antigua and Barbuda saw the biggest year-on-year increase of 168.5%, while Mauritius had the largest decrease of 33.7%. Meanwhile, global chocolate imports are expected to reach $31.5 billion by 2026, a 1.1% increase on 2021's estimated figure of $30 billion. Since 2017, global demand has risen 3.4% year-on-year. In 2021, the United States was the biggest importer of chocolate at $3.1 billion. Germany, France and the United Kingdom followed in second, third and fourth place respectively. Burundi saw the biggest year-on-year increase of 13.1%, while Brunei had the largest decrease of 12.9%.
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In 2022 major markets in the Chocolate Industry were:
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- Chocolate Export 178 countries (Europe, Asia, Africa...)
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- Chocolate Sales 42 countries (Europe, Southern Europe, Northern Europe...)
- Industrial Equipment Export 189 countries (Asia, Latin America, Africa...)
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