Poland: Chocolate Market 2025

Chocolate Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish chocolate market decreased by -7.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -11.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Chocolate Production in Poland

In value terms, chocolate production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Chocolate Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa exported from Poland totaled X tons, increasing by 3.2% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chocolate exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of chocolate exports from Poland, with a combined 59% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +85.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chocolate exported from Poland were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +82.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chocolate export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Russia ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($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 Denmark (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chocolate Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa decreased by -9.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chocolate imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of chocolate imports to Poland, together accounting for 56% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +64.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest chocolate suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 53% of total imports. These countries were followed by Cote d'Ivoire, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and the UK, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +62.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chocolate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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