In 2023, Belgium led the export of sugar confectionery pastes in Europe, with a minor year-on-year increase of 0.58%, followed by Germany, which experienced a decline of 5.15%. Spain's exports plummeted by 100%, while Denmark, with a 1.98% increase, and the Netherlands, with 0.71%, displayed positive trends. Among smaller exporters, both Poland and Latvia showed significant growth, at 3.81% and 5.06% respectively, whereas Ireland and Slovakia faced substantial setbacks of 22.1% and 24.41%.
Future trends to watch include the recovery potential for countries like Spain and Ireland, and whether smaller players like Croatia, with its impressive 20.64% growth, can maintain momentum. Consumers' increasing preference for healthier and innovative confectionery products may influence export dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Export of Sugar Confectionery Pastes by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 49,021,000 | 2023 | +2.26% | +0.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 44,207,000 | 2023 | -0.53% | -5.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 29,084,000 | 2023 | -21.09% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 25,562,000 | 2023 | +7.91% | +0.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8,441,000 | 2023 | -3.51% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 6,419,400 | 2023 | +2% | +1.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 2,957,300 | 2023 | +3.64% | +3.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 2,195,500 | 2022 | |||
| 9 | 9 France | 1,947,200 | 2023 | +4.77% | -1.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 1,695,000 | 2023 | +3.47% | +5.06% | View data |
