The European export landscape for cocoa, chocolate, and sugar confectionery as of 2023 shows Germany as the leader with 22.07% share, followed by the Netherlands and Belgium at 19.33% and 13.58% respectively. Countries like Poland, Italy, and Spain demonstrated upward trends over the past year, notably with Italy seeing a 4.11% increase. The significant growth occurred in Romania and Estonia, with year-on-year variations of 9.24% and 11.96% respectively. Conversely, Malta saw a decline of 17.76%. Over a five-year period, the sector showed moderate CAGR growth, indicating a steady but varied expansion across Europe.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued expansion in Eastern European countries, as nations like Romania and Croatia are gaining momentum.
- The impact of sustainability trends on manufacturing and export practices, which might influence leading exporters.
- Evolving consumer preferences that might cause shifts in product demand, impacting export volumes.
- Trade policies post-Brexit, which could affect the United Kingdom's export dynamics.
Top countries in Export of Cocoa, Chocolate and Sugar Confectionery Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.07 | 2023 | +2.67% | +2.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 19.33 | 2023 | +2.44% | +2.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 13.58 | 2023 | +2.78% | +2.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.35 | 2023 | +3.34% | +3.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.99 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6.48 | 2023 | +3.81% | +4.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 6.15 | 2023 | +3.16% | +3.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.68 | 2023 | +1.31% | +1.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.15 | 2023 | +1.56% | +3.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 1.69 | 2023 |
