In 2023, Germany imported an estimated 1.043 billion kilograms of cocoa, chocolate, and sugar confectionery. The forecast indicates a steady increase in imports, reaching 1.1243 billion kilograms by 2028. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2028 is modest yet consistent, approximately reflecting an average annual growth rate of 1.44%. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) mirrors a similar trend, underscoring a stable upward trajectory in import volume.
Future trends to watch for include changes in consumer preferences towards healthier or specialty confectionery, potential trade policy adjustments impacting import dynamics, and evolving economic conditions affecting consumer purchasing power and, subsequently, import demand.
