In 2023, France led the European Plain Chocolate Blocks, Slabs or Bar market by volume with 29.24 kg, followed by the United Kingdom with 21.74 kg, and Spain with 14.4 kg. Germany, Poland, and Belgium also registered significant shares but experienced slight declines. Denmark showed remarkable growth with a 9.59% increase, while Spain and Portugal grew by 4.79% and 5.75%, respectively. Conversely, Croatia witnessed a notable decrease of 4.04%, with smaller declines in Lithuania and Belgium.
Looking ahead, the European market for plain chocolate is expected to evolve with shifting consumer preferences towards premium and sustainable chocolate products. Monitoring emerging markets in Eastern Europe and health-conscious culinary trends could present new opportunities for growth in the upcoming years.
Top countries in Plain Chocolate Blocks, Slabs or Bar Market Size Volume Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 29.24 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 21.74 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 14.4 | 2023 | -0.7% | +4.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 8.04 | 2023 | -1.75% | -1.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 5.48 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3.8 | 2023 | +0.16% | -2.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.73 | 2023 | +4.7% | -0.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 2.74 | 2023 | -0.27% | +1.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.66 | 2023 | +1.17% | -0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.24 | 2023 | +1.6% | +2.17% | View data |
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