The European export market for liquorice products with at least 10% sucrose is dominated by Spain, holding the largest share in 2023, followed by the Netherlands and France. Over the past year, Spain, France, and Belgium increased their exports, showcasing resilience, whereas the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, and Italy faced declines. Notably, Hungary showed a significant increase in exports, highlighting growth potential.
Future trends to watch include a probable increase in demand for healthier and more natural sweeteners, which may affect liquorice exports. Countries like Spain and France are positioned for continued growth, while traditional heavyweights such as Netherlands may need innovation to recover market share.
Top countries in Export of Liquorice Cakes, Blocks, Sticks and Pastilles Containing at Least 10% by Weight of Sucrose Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 57.85 | 2023 | +1.11% | +7.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 20.05 | 2023 | -0.074% | -3.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 19.03 | 2023 | -0.72% | +8.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 0.85 | 2023 | +3.05% | -0.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 0.61 | 2023 | +1.74% | +6.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 0.36 | 2023 | +3.7% | -2.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 0.15 | 2023 | +2.14% | +19.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 0.14 | 2023 | +6.87% | +10.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czechia | 0.076 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.056 | 2023 | +5.05% | +34.9% | View data |
