In 2023, the Netherlands is the leading European exporter of cocoa paste, followed by Germany and France. Notably, Estonia exhibited a significant year-on-year increase of 44.73%, while Denmark saw a dramatic decrease of 40.86%. Bulgaria, the UK, and Greece also showed robust growth, while Romania, Finland, and Malta experienced substantial declines over the same period. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates diverse performance across countries, with several regions outside central Europe showing emerging trends in export volume.
Future trends to watch include Estonia's growing influence in the market and potential shifts in leading exporters such as Netherlands and Germany, affected by global demand changes and sustainability practices within the cocoa industry.
Top countries in Export of Cocoa Paste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 200,680,000 | 2023 | +2.8% | +4.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 91,871,000 | 2023 | +3.56% | +0.097% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 46,948,000 | 2023 | +3.59% | +4.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 23,674,000 | 2023 | +6.88% | -0.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 17,820,000 | 2023 | +5.45% | +7.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 12,114,000 | 2023 | +1.44% | +2.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 7,648,300 | 2023 | +2.59% | +2.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 7,105,500 | 2023 | +23.21% | +44.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 6,450,900 | 2023 | +0.006% | +9.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 5,182,800 | 2023 | +1.37% | -1.72% | View data |
