The European market for chocolates not containing alcohol showed varied performances by country in the 2023 data. The United Kingdom led with the highest share, showing a substantial increase of 2.21% year-on-year. Germany followed, experiencing an increase, despite being lower at 1.32%. France and Belgium saw declines, while Italy and Sweden posted positive growth figures, with Sweden notably increasing by 7.34%. Smaller markets like Finland and Estonia experienced significant growth, reflecting emerging opportunities. At the lower end, Romania, Hungary, and Croatia experienced notable declines.
Future trends to watch include potential market expansion in smaller countries showing robust growth such as Finland, Estonia, and Slovakia while monitoring the recovery of declining markets. Further, evolving consumer tastes and health trends may influence production volumes across Europe, potentially driving diversification in chocolate offerings. The sustainability of growth in leading markets such as the UK and Germany will also be pivotal.
Top countries in Sold Production of Chocolates Not Containing Alcohol Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 30.38 | 2023 | +1.6% | +2.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 26.35 | 2023 | +0.21% | +1.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.22 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 7.98 | 2023 | +4.58% | -1.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.33 | 2023 | -1.65% | +0.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 4.79 | 2023 | +3.5% | +7.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.33 | 2023 | +1.49% | +3.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 2.72 | 2023 | +0.89% | +1.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.26 | 2023 | +4.58% | +1.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 0.79 | 2023 | +4.31% | +2.69% | View data |
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