In 2024, the Netherlands leads the European market for cocoa paste production with 163.97 million kilograms, closely followed by Germany at 163.08 million kilograms. Italy exhibits the most significant year-on-year growth with a 42.62% increase, while Belgium and the Netherlands show modest increases of 1.57% and 1.39%, respectively. Spain and Germany saw slight declines at -0.26% and -0.89%. France’s contribution remains low at 8.5835 million kilograms, and Greece and Montenegro have minimal production levels at 0.10112 and 0.03963 million kilograms, respectively. Greece experienced the highest year-on-year growth rate at 58.15%, predominantly due to its previously small base of production.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Continued growth in emerging cocoa paste producers such as Italy and Greece.
- Potential market stabilization for leading producers like the Netherlands and Germany.
- Focus on sustainable and ethical sourcing may drive further investments in production capabilities across Europe.
- Technological advancements in production processes could enhance efficiency and output in all countries.
Top countries in Sold Production of Cocoa Paste by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 163,970,000 | 2023 | +16.84% | +1.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 163,080,000 | 2023 | +4.48% | -0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 47,999,000 | 2023 | +57.42% | +42.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 24,461,000 | 2023 | +6.19% | +1.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 19,247,000 | 2023 | +0.77% | -0.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 8,583,500 | 2021 | -15.02% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 101,120 | 2023 | -14.03% | +58.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Montenegro | 39,630 | 2023 | +1.38% | +5.04% | View data |
