Bulk chocolate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk chocolate by the United Kingdom reached $409.8 million in 2024 (68.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $409.8M | 68.5K t |
| 2023 | $273.5M | 64.7K t |
| 2022 | $255.4M | 75.8K t |
| 2021 | $282.1M | 87.6K t |
| 2020 | $256.9M | 80.9K t |
| 2019 | $256.6M | 77.5K t |
| 2018 | $198.6M | 58.9K t |
| 2017 | $177.2M | 49.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bulk chocolate from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $232.1M | 57% |
| Germany | $48.7M | 12% |
| Ireland | $35.6M | 8.7% |
| France | $32.6M | 8% |
| Italy | $14.2M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $11.9M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $8.5M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $6.8M | 1.7% |
| Colombia | $6.0M | 1.5% |
| Hungary | $4.8M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.98 per kg, close to the world average of $5.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk chocolate exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $206.4 million of bulk chocolate in 2024 (40.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were France (24%), Poland (22%), Belgium (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $49.9M | 24% |
| Poland | $45.5M | 22% |
| Belgium | $32.9M | 16% |
| Ireland | $32.5M | 16% |
| Slovakia | $11.0M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 0.7% |
| Bahamas | $1.4M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bulk chocolate imports (HS 1806.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk chocolate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bulk chocolate worth $409.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 218 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk chocolate to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($232.1 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Ireland (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.98 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $5.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk chocolate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $177.2 million in 2017 to $409.8 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $263.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bulk chocolate?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $206.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Poland and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $203.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk chocolate?
The HS code for bulk chocolate is subheading 1806.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the United Kingdom
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.