Benelux: Market for Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar) 2025

Market Size for Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar) in Benelux

The Benelux cocoa powder with sugar market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar) in Benelux

In value terms, cocoa powder with sugar production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar)

Exports in Benelux

Cocoa powder with sugar exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, picking up by 34% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cocoa powder with sugar exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the major exporter of cocoa powder (containing added sugar) in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 66% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +21.1%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +15.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-1.1%).

Imports of Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar)

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of cocoa powder (containing added sugar) imported in Benelux reduced rapidly to X tons, declining by -29.6% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cocoa powder with sugar imports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together achieving 96% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +1.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +0.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform