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Chocolate and Confectionery Market

Chocolate and confectionery market: download the latest data featured by an Ai-driven BI tool. Info provide consumption, imports, companies, market size, market prices, exports, trade, and production. There is a breakdown by country, including the Middle East, China, Russia, Latin America, the U.K., the U.S., Africa, and EU. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.

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Chocolate and Confectionery - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	Japan
3	United States
4	India
5	Germany

In value terms, the largest chocolate and confectionery markets worldwide were China, Japan and the United States, with a combined 35% share of the global market. India, Germany, Pakistan, Brazil, Indonesia, Nigeria, Mexico, Russia, Bangladesh and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Pakistan recorded the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while chocolate and confectionery market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chocolate and Confectionery Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Russia	3068	2612	2462	-10.4%
Ghana	3287	3329	3356	1.0%
Cote d'Ivoire	2893	3013	3407	8.5%
Indonesia	3571	3505	3453	-1.7%
Malaysia	3499	3558	3480	-0.3%
Canada	3912	4124	4122	2.6%
Netherlands	4224	4135	4197	-0.3%
France	4722	4475	4435	-3.1%
Belgium	4950	4439	4840	-1.1%
Poland	4717	4829	4971	2.7%
United States	4802	4858	5006	2.1%
Germany	5213	5089	5042	-1.7%
Italy	6258	6079	6046	-1.7%
Average	4379	4264	4372	-0.1%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Italy ($6,046 per ton), while Russia ($2,462 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	4804	4668	4792	-0.1%
Italy	4570	4559	4750	2.0%
Canada	4521	4583	4734	2.3%
United Kingdom	4659	4606	4614	-0.5%
Belgium	4441	4271	4428	-0.1%
France	4415	4390	4421	0.1%
Netherlands	4114	4049	4244	1.6%
Poland	4205	4054	4167	-0.5%
China	3969	4166	4042	0.9%
United States	4191	4115	4013	-2.1%
Russia	4037	3993	3957	-1.0%
Japan	3656	3701	3691	0.5%
Spain	3345	3164	3376	0.5%
Average	4330	4253	4343	0.1%

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($4,792 per ton) and Italy ($4,750 per ton), while Spain ($3,376 per ton) and Japan ($3,691 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Chocolate and Confectionery - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	3.9	4.2	4.1	2.8%
Germany	3.6	3.8	3.8	2.6%
France	2.9	2.9	3.1	2.2%
United Kingdom	2.5	2.5	2.7	3.4%
Netherlands	2.4	2.4	2.5	1.7%

In value terms, the largest chocolate and confectionery importing markets worldwide were the United States ($4.1B), Germany ($3.8B) and France ($3.1B), together comprising 27% of global imports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Canada, Italy, Russia, Spain, Japan and China, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Japan recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chocolate and Confectionery - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	6.3	6.2	5.9	-3.1%
Netherlands	4.9	4.9	4.8	-0.7%
Belgium	3.2	2.8	3.3	2.8%
Italy	2.1	2.3	2.2	0.4%
Poland	1.8	1.9	2.2	9.9%

In value terms, Germany ($5.9B), the Netherlands ($4.8B) and Belgium ($3.3B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 34% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland, France, Canada, the United States, Cote d'Ivoire, Malaysia, Indonesia, Ghana and Russia, which together accounted for a further 38%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Cote d'Ivoire recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chocolate and Confectionery - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for chocolate and confectionery worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Chocolate and Confectionery - Product Coverage

HS 180310 - Cocoa; paste, not defatted
HS 180320 - Cocoa; paste, wholly or partly defatted
HS 1804 - Cocoa; butter, fat and oil
HS 1805 - Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
HS 180610 - Cocoa; powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
HS 180620 - Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg
HS 180631 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less
HS 180632 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less
HS 180690 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; n.e.s. in chapter 18

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

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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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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. 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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
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. 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. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- 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
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
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