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Puerto Rico: Chocolate Market 2022

Chocolate Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican chocolate market expanded modestly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. Puerto Rico consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chocolate Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, chocolate production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Puerto Rico production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Chocolate Exports

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main exporters of chocolate and cocoa productsin the world, together committing 25% of total exports. Poland (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 39% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons), Mexico (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Austria (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +9.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chocolate supplying countries from Puerto Rico were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 35% of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, Canada, the United States, France, the UK, Russia, Turkey, Mexico and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +8.8%, 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 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chocolate Imports

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented roughly 34% of total imports in 2021. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), achieving a 4.6% share of total imports. The following importers - Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Japan (X tons), Spain (X tons), Russia (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up 22% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 26% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, Canada, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, China, Japan and Russia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

China, with a CAGR of +10.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chocolate and cocoa products in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of chocolate consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and Germany, with a combined 32% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Russia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Bangladesh, Mexico, the UK, Nigeria, South Korea and France, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of chocolate and cocoa products in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of chocolate production in 2021 were China, the United States and Germany, together comprising 32% of global production. Russia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Mexico, Bangladesh, Italy, Nigeria, Belgium and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of chocolate and cocoa products to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest chocolate importing markets into Puerto Rico were the United States, Germany and France, together comprising 26% of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, Canada, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, China, Japan and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

What are the leading importers of chocolate and cocoa products from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest chocolate supplying countries from Puerto Rico were Germany, Belgium and Italy, with a combined 35% share of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, Canada, the United States, France, the UK, Russia, Turkey, Mexico and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

What is the average export price for chocolate and cocoa products in Puerto Rico?

The chocolate export price in Puerto Rico stood at $less than 0.1 per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year.

What is the average import price for chocolate and cocoa products in Puerto Rico?

The chocolate import price in Puerto Rico stood at $less than 0.1 per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chocolate market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10821400 - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Prodcom 10822130 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars > 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, g ranular or other bulk form, in containers or immediate packings of a content > 2 kg, containing . .18 % by weight of
Prodcom 10822150 - Chocolate milk crumb containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
Prodcom 10822170 - Chocolate flavour coating containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
Prodcom 10822190 - Food preparations containing <18 % of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg (excluding chocolate flavour coating, chocolate milk crumb)
Prodcom 10822233 - Filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars consisting of a centre (including of cream, liqueur or fruit paste, excluding chocolate biscuits)
Prodcom 10822235 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars with added cereal, fruit or nuts (excluding filled, chocolate biscuits)
Prodcom 10822239 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars (excluding filled, with added cereal, fruit or nuts, chocolate biscuits)
Prodcom 10822243 - Chocolates (including pralines) containing alcohol (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars)
Prodcom 10822245 - Chocolates (excluding those containing alcohol, in blocks, s labs or bars)
Prodcom 10822253 - Filled chocolate confectionery (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
Prodcom 10822255 - Chocolate confectionery (excluding filled, in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
Prodcom 10822260 - Sugar confectionery and substitutes therefor made from sugar substitution products, containing cocoa (including chocolate nougat) (excluding white chocolate)
Prodcom 10822270 - Chocolate spreads
Prodcom 10822280 - Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages
Prodcom 10822290 - Food products with cocoa (excluding cocoa paste, butter, p owder, blocks, slabs, bars, liquid, paste, powder, granular, o ther bulk form in packings > 2 kg, to make beverages, c hocolate spreads)

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024