France leads the European market in wholesale chocolate and food preparations in packings exceeding 2 kg with a volume of 278.37 million kg, followed closely by Germany at 276 million kg. Spain and Greece have shown notable growth with year-on-year increases of 4.26% and 3.36% respectively. Lithuania exhibited the highest increase at 7.22%. Finland, however, experienced a decline of 2.69% in 2023. Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) would provide insight into more stable growth trends.
Future market trends to watch in this sector include increasing demand for premium and organic chocolate products, the impact of sustainability initiatives, and evolving consumer preferences influenced by health consciousness across European countries.
Top countries in Wholesale Chocolate and Food Preparations in Packings Exceeding 2 Kg Market Size Volume by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 278,370,000 | 2023 | +4.23% | +2.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 276,000,000 | 2023 | +3.24% | +0.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 93,928,000 | 2023 | +5.21% | +4.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 12,939,000 | 2023 | +5.88% | +3.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 11,439,000 | 2023 | +4.53% | +7.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 7,570,900 | 2023 | +4.63% | +4.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 6,886,300 | 2023 | +0.038% | +3.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 4,380,600 | 2023 | +2.98% | +4.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1,246,500 | 2023 | -1.36% | -2.69% | View data |