The European chocolate crumb production industry is dominated by France, the United Kingdom, and Germany, notably France with the highest production. In 2023, a decline was observed in France among leading producers, while the UK showed growth. Stable production is seen in Lithuania, Italy, Serbia, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Norway with no change in trends. Smaller-scale and negative growth in countries like Denmark, Norway, and Hungary are notable outliers. Long-term trends highlight a general decline in some countries, but the UK is showing a strong positive shift with an 8.7% increase in 2023.
In the future, watch for growth in the UK with increasing demand and expansion in chocolate crumb production capacity. Emerging markets such as Lithuania may continue to stabilize and potentially grow. Meanwhile, strategic shifts in ingredients sourcing and production techniques driven by sustainability trends could also reshape the industry's dynamics.
Top countries in Chocolate Crumb Production from Skimmed Milk and Buttermilk by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 688.16 | 2023 | +3.4% | -0.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 463.4 | 2023 | +6.4% | +8.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 346.47 | 2021 | -10.93% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 207.65 | 2023 | +3.36% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 116.97 | 2023 | -28.22% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 1.36 | 2023 | +13.33% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | -0.01 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Belgium | -0.89 | 2023 | +2.3% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | -2.4 | 2022 | -35.48% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | -2.72 | 2022 | View data |
