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Global Chocolate Market 2024

Chocolate Market Size

The global chocolate market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chocolate Production

In value terms, chocolate production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chocolate Exports

Exports

In 2022, the amount of chocolate and cocoa products exported worldwide expanded to X tons, with an increase of 2.3% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chocolate exports amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), followed by Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the largest exporters of chocolate and cocoa products, together generating 59% of total exports. The following exporters - Russia (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Mexico (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) - together made up 16% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest chocolate supplier worldwide, comprising 17% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 8.4% share of global exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany amounted to +3.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+1.2% per year) and Italy (+4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chocolate export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 5.3% 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 remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chocolate Imports

Imports

In 2022, approx. X tons of chocolate and cocoa products were imported worldwide; with an increase of 2.5% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, chocolate imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of chocolate imports in 2022 were the United States (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Japan (X tons), Spain (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together accounting for 59% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 27% of global imports. France, the Netherlands, Canada, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Japan, Italy and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +9.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chocolate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 5.8% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) and Belgium ($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 United States (+2.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of chocolate consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and Germany, together comprising 32% 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%.
The countries with the highest volumes of chocolate production in 2021 were China, the United States and Germany, together accounting for 32% of global production. Russia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Mexico, Bangladesh, Italy, Nigeria, Belgium and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.
In value terms, the largest chocolate supplying countries worldwide were Germany, Belgium and Italy, with a combined 35% share of global 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 value terms, the largest chocolate importing markets worldwide were the United States, Germany and France, together accounting for 26% of global 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 34%.
The average chocolate export price stood at $4,862 per ton in 2021, rising by 5.4% against the previous year.
The average chocolate import price stood at $4,795 per ton in 2021, rising by 3.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global chocolate market. 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:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Société pour l'exportation des Produits Nestlé S.A. , Mondelez Schweiz Production GmbH, Chocolat Frey AG, Hershey Company, Barry Callebaut Cocoa AG, Cargill B.V., CONFECTIONARY, BISCUIT AND CHOCOLATE MAKERS COOPERATIVE COMPANY, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli (Schweiz) AG, FERRERO SPA, NESTLE FRANCE, Orion Corp., NESTLE ROSSIYA, OOO, FERRERO FRANCE, BARRY CALLEBAUT COCOA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD., MARS CHOCOLATE UK LIMITED, Unilever de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., NESTLE' ITALIANA SPA, Euromar Commodities GmbH, FUJIYA CO., LTD., INTERCONTINENTAL SPECIALTY FATS SDN. BHD., Wilh. Schmitz-Scholl GmbH, Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., PERFETTI VAN MELLE ITALIA SRL, Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, Frischli Milchwerke GmbH, FERRERO RUSSIYA, AO, LINDT ET SPRUNGLI

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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