In 2023, France led European imports of cocoa powder containing added sugar, followed by the United Kingdom and Spain. Germany and Austria showed significant growth, with year-on-year increases of 12.42% and 23.8% respectively. In contrast, nations like the Netherlands and Poland saw decreases, with the Netherlands experiencing a notable drop of 15.59%. Croatia's import share surged by 14.94%, indicating a growing demand.
Future trends in this market could include increased emphasis on sustainable and ethically-sourced cocoa, impacting import strategies. Rising health consciousness might also drive demand for reduced-sugar products, influencing the product composition of imports.
Top countries in Import of Cocoa Powder, Containing Added Sugar or Other Sweetening Matter Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 17.63 | 2023 | -3.61% | -2.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 14.94 | 2023 | +4.03% | -1.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 14.54 | 2023 | +8.3% | -5.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 7.39 | 2023 | +1.6% | +4.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 6.66 | 2023 | +16.76% | +12.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5.55 | 2023 | +19.72% | +23.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 3.83 | 2023 | +5.36% | +0.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.47 | 2023 | -7.51% | -15.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.35 | 2023 | +0.5% | -4.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 2.73 | 2023 | +14.13% | +3.67% | View data |