In 2023, Ukraine exported 22,000 tons of chocolate to the European Union, ranking third in terms of volume among non-EU countries.
In 2023, Germany became the largest exporter of chocolate to the EU countries. This is reported by Polish Radio.
Just last year, EU countries exported almost 900,000 tons of chocolate together with chocolate bars to non-EU countries. This indicator is 2% higher than in 2022. Only Germany exported 221 thousand tons, i.e. 26% of the total volume.
The Netherlands was in second place with a result of 123 thousand tons, which is equal to 14%. The last place in the top three was taken by Poland – 115 thousand tons, or 13% of the total volume. Belgium, which is known for its sweets, exported 96 thousand tons, which is 11%.
To the top five export partners for entered the EU:
1. Great Britain – 315 thousand tons (36%)
2. USA – 72 thousand tons (8%)
3. Russian Federation – 65 thousand tons (7%)
4. Canada – 31 thousand tons (4%)
5. Australia – 27 thousand tons (3%).
Imports to the European Union came mainly from Switzerland – 62 thousand tons (36%), from Great Britain – 61 thousand tons (36%) and Ukraine – 22 thousand tons (13%).
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