Austria’s cocoa beans import volume in 2023 stood at 31.5 thousand metric tons. Forecasted data indicates a steady rise with imports reaching 32.0 thousand metric tons in 2024, then increasing incrementally to 35.0 thousand metric tons by 2028. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is expected to be 3.1%, while the growth from 2025 to 2026 will stabilize at 0%. Subsequent years will see an annual increase of around 3%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period (2024-2028) is approximately 2.67%.

Future trends to watch for:

Global cocoa production and supply chain dynamics that might affect import volumes
Domestic demand changes in Austria, particularly in the chocolate and confectionery industries
Impact of sustainability practices and regulations on cocoa importation
Currency exchange rates influencing import costs and trade agreements within the EU