Germany and France are leading the European import of chocolate products over 2 kg, with Germany's import standing at 145.3 million kilograms and France at 134.79 million kilograms in 2023. Belgium follows at 71.669 million kilograms, showing a slight decrease. The United Kingdom shows a notable increase of 7.22%, reaching 60.359 million kilograms, while Poland and the Netherlands see moderate growth with values of 47.837 and 48.396 million kilograms, respectively.
Key trends include:
- Germany's steady growth at 5.21%.
- France displaying modest growth at 3.16%.
- The United Kingdom's robust increase at 7.22%.
- Ireland and Denmark with remarkable growth rates of 24.49% and 10.03%.
- Belgium's slight decline, contrasting the regional growth trend.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to economic and regulatory changes, impacts of sustainability trends on import demand, and the growing preference for premium and health-conscious chocolate products which may influence sourcing strategies across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Chocolate and Food Preparations Containing at Least 18% by Weight of Cocoa Butter in Packings Exceeding 2 Kg by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 145,300,000 | 2023 | +2.9% | +5.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 134,790,000 | 2023 | +2.44% | +3.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 71,669,000 | 2023 | +6.25% | -0.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 60,359,000 | 2023 | +3.34% | +7.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 48,396,000 | 2023 | +1.77% | +4.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 47,837,000 | 2023 | +4.06% | +5.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 39,481,000 | 2023 | +2.37% | +3.77% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 25,532,000 | 2023 | +3.7% | +4.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 22,305,000 | 2023 | +34.05% | +24.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 12,805,000 | 2023 | +6.26% | +10.03% | View data |
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