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

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

The Polish cocoa powder with sugar market dropped to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar) in Poland

In value terms, cocoa powder with sugar production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar)

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of cocoa powder (containing added sugar) exported from Poland reduced notably to X tons, which is down by -32% on 2020. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cocoa powder with sugar exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 95%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main destinations of cocoa powder with sugar exports from Poland, with a combined 47% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Estonia, Russia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Finland, the UK, Slovenia, Kazakhstan and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +391.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cocoa powder (containing added sugar) exports from Poland, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-9.1% per year) and Belarus (-5.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cocoa powder with sugar export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 23%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar)

Imports into Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of cocoa powder (containing added sugar) were imported into Poland; surging by 7.5% against 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cocoa powder with sugar imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of cocoa powder with sugar imports to Poland, together comprising 85% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and the UK, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +10.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest cocoa powder with sugar suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 80% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +7.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cocoa powder with sugar import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure 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 supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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