United Kingdom - Chocolate Bars With Fillings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingUK Imports of Chocolate Bar With Filling Soar to $587M Record in 2023
United Kingdom Chocolate Bar With Filling Imports
In 2023, approx. 111K tons of chocolate bars with fillings were imported into the UK; flattening at the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 17%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, chocolate bar with filling imports surged to $587M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +92.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Chocolate Bar With Filling in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Germany | 70.0 | 101 | 82.4 | 86.0 | 93.9 | 95.5 | 115 | 113 | 135 | 146 | 168 |
| Netherlands | 61.6 | 58.6 | 53.6 | 43.5 | 48.5 | 58.3 | 63.8 | 74.1 | 113 | 134 | 135 |
| Poland | 101 | 84.9 | 93.0 | 87.6 | 103 | 109 | 83.0 | 83.4 | 94.6 | 104 | 130 |
| Ireland | 24.5 | 35.2 | 39.6 | 28.1 | 30.1 | 41.7 | 32.8 | 21.8 | 25.4 | 20.8 | 28.7 |
| Lithuania | 0.7 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 6.2 | 1.8 | 26.5 |
| Croatia | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 2.2 | 7.3 | 5.6 | 19.1 | 22.3 |
| Italy | 1.2 | 2.5 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 6.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 7.3 | 15.6 | 17.7 |
| Belgium | 14.6 | 26.0 | 12.0 | 7.9 | 14.5 | 5.4 | 8.7 | 41.7 | 16.7 | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| France | 24.3 | 17.5 | 20.3 | 23.0 | 19.3 | 16.6 | 8.9 | 10.5 | 10.2 | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Others | 19.1 | 19.0 | 23.3 | 22.7 | 22.9 | 32.4 | 37.4 | 38.5 | 29.9 | 31.7 | 49.4 |
| Total | 317 | 348 | 329 | 304 | 342 | 366 | 358 | 394 | 444 | 482 | 587 |
Imports by Country
Poland (33K tons), Germany (32K tons) and the Netherlands (24K tons) were the main suppliers of chocolate bar with filling imports to the UK, together accounting for 81% of total imports. Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Croatia, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +84.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest chocolate bar with filling suppliers to the UK were Germany ($168M), the Netherlands ($135M) and Poland ($130M), together comprising 74% of total imports. Ireland, Lithuania, Croatia, Italy, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.
Among the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of +124.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the chocolate bar with filling price stood at $5,274 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($9,834 per ton), while the price for Poland ($3,902 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for chocolate bar with filling in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10822233 - Filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars consisting of a centre (including of cream, liqueur or fruit paste, excluding chocolate biscuits)
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
