Bulk chocolate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bulk chocolate was worth $9.08 billion in 2024, about 1.78 million tonnes. That is an increase of 100% since 2017, and up 35% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.08B | 1.78M t |
| 2023 | $6.71B | 1.70M t |
| 2022 | $6.14B | 1.83M t |
| 2021 | $6.04B | 1.79M t |
| 2020 | $4.97B | 1.53M t |
| 2019 | $4.96B | 1.58M t |
| 2018 | $4.69B | 1.46M t |
| 2017 | $4.55B | 1.39M t |
Top bulk chocolate exporting countries
Belgium is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Canada and Germany. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 148 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.73B | 30% |
| Canada | $1.07B | 12% |
| Germany | $745.8M | 8.2% |
| United States | $514.7M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $508.6M | 5.6% |
| France | $495.4M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $324.9M | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $280.7M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $276.2M | 3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $260.3M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $206.4M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $148.2M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 218 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.42B | 16% |
| Germany | $1.03B | 11% |
| France | $936.9M | 10% |
| Poland | $542.7M | 6% |
| Belgium | $486.9M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $409.8M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $391.0M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $381.8M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $271.5M | 3% |
| Italy | $227.1M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $225.6M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $177.9M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $5.93 per kg and Singapore $4.27 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1806.20: 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 1806 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bulk chocolate?
Belgium exported $2.73 billion in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Canada (12%) and Germany (8%). In all, 148 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bulk chocolate?
The United States imported $1.42 billion in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and France (10%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bulk chocolate?
It was worth $9.08 billion in 2024, about 1.78 million tonnes. That is an increase of 100% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 148 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of bulk chocolate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $5.93 per kg and Singapore $4.27 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for bulk chocolate?
The HS code for bulk chocolate is subheading 1806.20, in chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1806 page.
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