The European import of cocoa butter, fat, and oil is dominated by Germany with 175.59 million kilograms, followed by Belgium (145.01 million) and the Netherlands (103.66 million). France and the UK also hold significant positions. Between 2022 and 2023, Italy showed the highest growth at 8.33%, with Spain also notable at 9.64%. Ireland and Romania experienced decreases, with -12.33% and -11.32% respectively. Luxembourg displayed a remarkable growth of 30.91%. Over the last five years, these countries have seen varying CAGR, portraying their long-term import trends.
Future trends to observe in the European import of cocoa butter include:
- Continued increase in Italy and Spain due to their growing chocolate production industries.
- A potential recovery for Ireland and Romania from recent declines, driven by altering global supply chains.
- Monitoring of both economic factors and dietary shifts that could impact overall demand and import volumes in Europe.
Top countries in Import of Cocoa Butter, Fat and Oil by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 175,590,000 | 2023 | +3.17% | +3.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 145,010,000 | 2023 | +6.28% | +7.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 103,660,000 | 2023 | +5.54% | +1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 86,940,000 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 58,061,000 | 2023 | +1.1% | +2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 48,179,000 | 2023 | +4.72% | +8.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 45,384,000 | 2023 | +3.23% | +4.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 11,540,000 | 2023 | +6.96% | +9.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 7,980,200 | 2023 | -0.42% | +4.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 6,428,600 | 2023 | +2.67% | +7.03% | View data |
