EU: Market for Chocolate Bars With Fillings 2023

Market Size for Chocolate Bars With Fillings in the EU

The EU chocolate bar with filling market fell modestly to $X in 2021, dropping by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a modest expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chocolate Bars With Fillings in the EU

In value terms, chocolate bar with filling production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chocolate Bars With Fillings

Exports in the EU

In 2021, exports of chocolate bars with fillings in the European Union expanded markedly to X tons, growing by 7.7% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chocolate bar with filling exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the major exporters of chocolate bars with fillings in 2021, amounting to approx. 28% and 28% of total exports, respectively. Poland (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Austria (X tons). All these countries together took near 17% share of total exports. Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Spain (X tons), Hungary (X tons), France (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 63% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Italy, Belgium, Croatia, Sweden, France, Hungary, Spain, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +27.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chocolate Bars With Fillings

Imports in the EU

Chocolate bar with filling imports expanded slightly to X tons in 2021, picking up by 2.6% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chocolate bar with filling imports reached $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +50.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons), Italy (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) was the largest importer of chocolate bars with fillings in the European Union, comprising 82% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +13.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chocolate bar with filling importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 39% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, Italy, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Austria, Spain and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +15.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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