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World - Chocolate And Confectionery - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Oct 30, 2023

World's Best Import Markets for Chocolate and Confectionery

Chocolate and confectionery are among the most beloved treats worldwide, enjoyed by people of all ages. With a global sweet tooth, the demand for these delectable delights continues to grow, leading to a thriving import market. Let's explore the top import markets for chocolate and confectionery, backed by key statistics and data from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.

1. United States - $5.2 Billion USD

The United States takes the crown as the world's largest importer of chocolate and confectionery products, with an import value of $5.2 billion USD in 2022. This market powerhouse has a strong affinity for sweet treats, offering tremendous opportunities for businesses looking to export their confectionery products.

2. Germany - $3.7 Billion USD

Germany follows closely behind the United States, with an import value of $3.7 billion USD in 2022. Germans are known for their love of chocolate and confectionery, making Germany an attractive market for international exporters.

3. France - $3.2 Billion USD

France secures the third spot on our list, with an import value of $3.2 billion USD in 2022. The French have a refined palate for sweets and often indulge in high-quality chocolate and confectionery products.

4. United Kingdom - $3.0 Billion USD

The United Kingdom ranks fourth among the world's best import markets for chocolate and confectionery, with an import value of $3.0 billion USD in 2022. British consumers have a strong affinity for traditional confectionery, making this market a promising opportunity for exporters.

5. Netherlands - $2.7 Billion USD

The Netherlands holds the fifth position on our list, with an import value of $2.7 billion USD in 2022. This European nation has a thriving chocolate culture and is internationally renowned for its delicious chocolate products.

6. Belgium - $2.0 Billion USD

Belgium is well-known for its exquisite chocolate, and it's no surprise that it ranks sixth among the world's top import markets for chocolate and confectionery, with an import value of $2.0 billion USD in 2022. Belgian chocolate is highly sought after worldwide, attracting chocolate lovers from all corners of the globe.

7. Canada - $1.6 Billion USD

Canada secures the seventh spot on our list, with an import value of $1.6 billion USD in 2022. Canadians have a sweet tooth and enjoy a wide variety of chocolate and confectionery products, making this market an appealing opportunity for exporters.

8. Poland - $1.6 Billion USD

Poland shares the same import value of $1.6 billion USD as Canada, placing it in the eighth position on our list. The Polish market is known for its appreciation of traditional and specialty confectionery, offering ample possibilities for exporters worldwide.

9. Italy - $1.2 Billion USD

Italy ranks ninth with an import value of $1.2 billion USD in 2022. Italians love their sweets, particularly chocolate and traditional confections. The Italian market presents an excellent opportunity for international exporters to satisfy the country's craving for indulgent treats.

10. Russia - $1.1 Billion USD

Rounding up our list is Russia, with an import value of $1.1 billion USD in 2022. The Russian market has a growing appetite for chocolate and confectionery, making it an attractive destination for exporters looking to expand their reach.

Conclusion

World's best import markets for chocolate and confectionery offer tremendous opportunities for businesses. The United States leads the pack, followed closely by Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. The Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Poland, Italy, and Russia also prove to be lucrative markets for exporters in the chocolate and confectionery industry. For in-depth market intelligence and data analysis, the IndexBox market intelligence platform provides valuable insights to help businesses make informed decisions.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this article is based on data from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global chocolate and confectionery 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 10821100 - Cocoa paste (excluding containing added sugar or other sweetening matter)
  • Prodcom 10821200 - Cocoa butter, fat and oil
  • Prodcom 10821300 - Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
  • 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

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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