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World - Chocolate And Cocoa Products - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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May 28, 2018

Which Country Imports the Most Chocolate and Cocoa Products in the World?

IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Chocolate And Cocoa Products - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, the global chocolate imports totaled X tons, flattening at the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2016- however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when import increased by X% year-to-year. Global chocolate import peaked of X tons in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, chocolate imports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on the result of 2016, chocolate imports decreased by -X% against its level of 2014. Global chocolate import peaked of $X in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Chocolate Importing Countries in the World

X. USA (X billion USD)

X. Germany (X billion USD)

X. France (X billion USD)

X. United Kingdom (X billion USD)

X. Netherlands (X billion USD)

X. Canada (X billion USD)

X. Belgium (X billion USD)

X. Poland (X billion USD)

X. Spain (X billion USD)

X. Saudi Arabia (X billion USD)

X. Italy (X billion USD)

X. Japan (X billion USD)

Chocolate Imports By Country

The countries with the highest levels of chocolate imports in 2016 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Canada (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Japan (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together recording X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of chocolate imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared as the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2016, with a combined X% share of global imports.The UK, the Netherlands, Canada, Belgium, Poland, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Italy and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of chocolate imports, in terms of the main importing countries, over the last X years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chocolate Import Prices By Country

The average chocolate import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, moving up by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years it increased at an average annual rate of +X most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when import increased by X% against the previous year level. Global chocolate import peaked of $X per ton in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of chocolate import prices was attained by the U.S. (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Do you want to know more about global chocolate market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on

  • chocolate market share
  • chocolate prices
  • chocolate industry
  • chocolate sales
  • chocolate import
  • chocolate export
  • chocolate market forecast
  • chocolate price forecast
  • key chocolate producers

All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code X - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global chocolate market. 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 10821400 - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
  • Prodcom 10822130 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars > 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, g ranular or other bulk form, in containers or immediate packings of a content > 2 kg, containing . .18 % by weight of
  • Prodcom 10822150 - Chocolate milk crumb containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
  • Prodcom 10822170 - Chocolate flavour coating containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
  • Prodcom 10822190 - Food preparations containing <18 % of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg (excluding chocolate flavour coating, chocolate milk crumb)
  • Prodcom 10822233 - Filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars consisting of a centre (including of cream, liqueur or fruit paste, excluding chocolate biscuits)
  • Prodcom 10822235 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars with added cereal, fruit or nuts (excluding filled, chocolate biscuits)
  • Prodcom 10822239 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars (excluding filled, with added cereal, fruit or nuts, chocolate biscuits)
  • Prodcom 10822243 - Chocolates (including pralines) containing alcohol (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars)
  • Prodcom 10822245 - Chocolates (excluding those containing alcohol, in blocks, s labs or bars)
  • Prodcom 10822253 - Filled chocolate confectionery (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
  • Prodcom 10822255 - Chocolate confectionery (excluding filled, in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
  • Prodcom 10822260 - Sugar confectionery and substitutes therefor made from sugar substitution products, containing cocoa (including chocolate nougat) (excluding white chocolate)
  • Prodcom 10822270 - Chocolate spreads
  • Prodcom 10822280 - Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages
  • Prodcom 10822290 - Food products with cocoa (excluding cocoa paste, butter, p owder, blocks, slabs, bars, liquid, paste, powder, granular, o ther bulk form in packings > 2 kg, to make beverages, c hocolate spreads)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Société pour l'exportation des Produits Nestlé S.A. , Mondelez Schweiz Production GmbH, Chocolat Frey AG, Hershey Company, Barry Callebaut Cocoa AG, Cargill B.V., CONFECTIONARY, BISCUIT AND CHOCOLATE MAKERS COOPERATIVE COMPANY, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli (Schweiz) AG, FERRERO SPA, NESTLE FRANCE, Orion Corp., NESTLE ROSSIYA, OOO, FERRERO FRANCE, BARRY CALLEBAUT COCOA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD., MARS CHOCOLATE UK LIMITED, Unilever de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., NESTLE' ITALIANA SPA, Euromar Commodities GmbH, FUJIYA CO., LTD., INTERCONTINENTAL SPECIALTY FATS SDN. BHD., Wilh. Schmitz-Scholl GmbH, Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., PERFETTI VAN MELLE ITALIA SRL, Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, Frischli Milchwerke GmbH, FERRERO RUSSIYA, AO, LINDT ET SPRUNGLI

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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