The European import of non-bulk chocolate and food preparations containing cocoa demonstrates varied growth across countries in 2023. The UK leads with substantial imports, showing a moderate increase of 1.33% year-on-year. Germany and France follow closely, with Germany seeing slight, and France notable, upticks. Romania and Bulgaria reported robust growth rates of 4.92% and 5.11%, respectively, indicating increasing demand. Conversely, Ireland and Malta experienced declines. Noteworthy growth appeared in smaller markets like Finland and Croatia, while others, such as Greece and Luxembourg, maintained stable figures.
Future trends to watch in European cocoa imports include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and ethically sourced products, potentially driving demand changes. Monitoring trade agreements and regulations post-Brexit, as well as economic factors influencing cocoa prices, will be crucial in predicting market movements. The impact of innovations in chocolate products and growing health-conscious trends could also alter import trajectories.
Top countries in Import of Non-Bulk Chocolate and Food Preparations Containing Cocoa by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 393,970,000 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 348,550,000 | 2023 | +1.99% | +1.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 331,230,000 | 2023 | +3.46% | +3.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 256,280,000 | 2023 | +2.64% | +2.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 160,630,000 | 2023 | +1.39% | +2.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 148,880,000 | 2023 | +3.5% | +2.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 115,210,000 | 2023 | +1.83% | +0.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 94,616,000 | 2023 | +4.24% | +4.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 91,461,000 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 84,840,000 | 2023 | +2.08% | +0.26% | View data |
