In 2023, Germany led the European market for sold production of non-bulk chocolate and cocoa food preparations, accounting for 36.14% of the total share in kilograms, followed by Italy (27.45%) and Poland (7.78%). Year-on-year, Germany saw a modest growth of 1.43%, while Italy and the UK experienced declines of -2.97% and -2.3%, respectively. Spain showed a notable increase of 3.33%, and France experienced the steepest decline at -18.07%. The Netherlands also saw significant contraction (-12.22%), whereas Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed substantial growth (11.07%).
Future trends to monitor include:
- Sustainability practices in cocoa sourcing and production.
- Innovation in product offerings to meet health-conscious consumer demands.
- Potential influence of economic factors on consumer spending patterns in key markets.
- The impact of digitalization and e-commerce on distribution channels.
Top countries in Sold Production of Non-Bulk Chocolate and Food Preparations Containing Cocoa Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 36.14 | 2023 | +0.33% | +1.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 27.45 | 2023 | +6.95% | -2.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 7.78 | 2023 | +0.72% | +0.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.45 | 2023 | -3.02% | -2.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 5.02 | 2023 | +0.29% | +0.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.79 | 2023 | +1.03% | +3.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1.95 | 2023 | -4.92% | -18.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 1.22 | 2023 | +3.65% | +3.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1.03 | 2023 | +0.73% | +1.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.94 | 2023 | -4.93% | -12.22% | View data |
