Poland: Cocoa Butter Market 2025

Cocoa Butter Market Size in Poland

After three years of growth, the Polish cocoa butter market decreased by -2% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Cocoa butter consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Cocoa Butter Production in Poland

In value terms, cocoa butter production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 419% against the previous year. Cocoa butter production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Cocoa Butter Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, cocoa butter exports from Poland shrank markedly to X tons, falling by -35.4% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cocoa butter exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons) was the main destination for cocoa butter exports from Poland, with a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, cocoa butter exports to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, North Macedonia (X tons), twofold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Croatia totaled +58.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (+54.7% per year) and Russia (-5.3% per year).

In value terms, Croatia ($X), North Macedonia ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cocoa butter exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +60.2%, saw 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

The average cocoa butter export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -19.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cocoa Butter Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, purchases abroad of cocoa butter increased by 4.9% to X tons, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cocoa butter imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of cocoa butter imports to Poland, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Italy, Switzerland, Denmark and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +144.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cocoa butter suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports. Italy, Switzerland, Denmark and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +126.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 cocoa butter import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -12.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 -21.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Italy ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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