EU: Caramel Market 2022

Caramel Market Size in the EU

The EU caramel market amounted to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Caramel Production in the EU

In value terms, caramel production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, showed a slight decrease. The level of production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of caramel production in 2020 were France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of caramel production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by the Netherlands, while caramel production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Caramel Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2020, the amount of caramel exported in the European Union reached X tons, rising by X% against 2019. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. from 2019 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, caramel exports soared to $X in 2020. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Austria, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Austria, Italy and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The caramel export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Caramel Imports

Imports in the EU

For the third consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in supplies from abroad of caramel, which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, caramel imports rose significantly to $X in 2020. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the largest importers of caramel, together mixing up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest caramel importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Poland, Ireland, Belgium and Italy, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Poland 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

The caramel import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. from 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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