Germany: Cocoa Butter Market 2025

Cocoa Butter Market Size in Germany

After four years of growth, the German cocoa butter market decreased by -6.5% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Cocoa butter consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Cocoa Butter Production in Germany

In value terms, cocoa butter production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 50%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Cocoa Butter Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of cocoa butter were exported from Germany; increasing by 1.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +29.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, cocoa butter exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 94%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of cocoa butter exports from Germany, together accounting for 61% of total exports. France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Finland, Austria, the UK, Slovakia, Ukraine and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +36.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cocoa butter exported from Germany were Poland ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports. France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Finland, Austria, the UK, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +39.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cocoa butter export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -17.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cocoa butter export price decreased by -23.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 58%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cocoa Butter Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of cocoa butter were imported into Germany; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cocoa butter imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -18.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 76%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest cocoa butter supplier to Germany, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, cocoa butter imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Indonesia (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+45.8% per year) and Indonesia (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cocoa butter to Germany, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+48.8% per year) and Indonesia (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cocoa butter import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -13.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cocoa butter import price decreased by -22.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 55%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) and Cameroon ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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