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At the end of the review period, chocolate confectionery in Turkey continues to benefit as consumers remain willing to spend more on indulgence and treats, to pamper themselves or improve their mood, despite rising unit prices amid a highly…

Chocolate confectionery in Tunisia is experiencing historically high prices, with all categories set to see further double-digit increase in average retail current unit price over 2024. This surge in prices is attributed to various factors. Amid high…

US consumers are continuing to modify their shopping habits in order to cope with the higher prices of their favourite treats. Some consumers are buying lower-priced chocolate confectionery to ensure volume supply, some are buying decadent chocolate…

Following a period where inflation reached an historic 40-year high in 2023, the average unit price of chocolate confectionery in the UK increased by double digits. The heightened costs across the supply chain, including transportation, energy,…

Demand for chocolate confectionery in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise. In the local market, a rising number of health-conscious consumers are driving increasing demand for healthy snacks, significantly transforming perceptions around diet…

Sales of chocolate confectionery remained stable during 2020 and 2021 as sales benefited from robust at-home consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the category has seen stronger growth in 2022 and 2023 with demand picking up as…

Chocolate confectionery in the Netherlands is recording robust retail current value growth in 2024, though retail volume sales are falling, and a faster rate than was recorded for the previous year. For the second consecutive year, average unit…

A challenging economic situation persists in 2024 caused by the high inflation seen in the past two years which has left consumers in the situation where they are battling with an increased cost-of-living while prices continue to rise. However, while…

Thailand has returned to normality in 2023, following the restrictions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers have returned to out-of-home, on-the-go lifestyles, along with a large number of tourists visiting the country. As such, this revival…

Chocolate confectionery is set to see current value growth in Taiwan in 2024, though volume sales are expected to fall. Demand has been undermined by the fact that the habit of snacking at home is declining. Many consumers have reduced the amount of…

Chocolate confectionery is set to post positive growth in volume and value terms in Switzerland in 2024. Imports of chocolate have continued to increase. Meanwhile, record high cocoa prices have led to continued increases in product prices. While all…

Chocolate confectionery is set to see current value growth in Sweden in 2024. Chocolate confectionery faces strong competition from sugar confectionery, chocolate coated biscuits and, in summer especially, from ice cream. Moreover, the competition…

Chocolate confectionery is seeing healthy growth in current value terms in 2024, although sales are stagnating in volume terms. Fluctuations in cocoa prices in 2024 have contributed to the positive value growth with manufacturers being forced to…

Chocolate confectionery in South Korea is expected to see low retail current value growth in 2024, along with marginal retail volume decline. Mixed developments are being seen in 2024, influenced by broader market trends and changing consumer…

Chocolate confectionery is set to record solid retail current value growth in 2023, driven by unit price increases of around 10% in most categories. Meanwhile, without innovation in terms of flavours, and digital campaigns, stronger volume declines…

Chocolate confectionery is expected to register moderate constant value growth in 2023, but volume growth will be marginal. Continuing economic uncertainty as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the meteoric rise in inflation and tightening…

Chocolate confectionery is seeing positive retail value sales in Slovakia in 2024, while volume remains in a slump. This situation is created by high unit prices and reduced consumer spending power. Added to which, we have seen soaring unit prices…

With the rising cost of raw materials for chocolate confectionery, such as dairy ingredients, cocoa beans, sugar, and oil, many brands are actively seeking ways to improve their profit margins, such as reducing production costs by pushing product…

Chocolate confectionery is set to see significant current value growth in Serbia in 2024. The category faced a considerable rise in unit prices in 2023, with price growth slowing down a bit in 2024. Despite inflationary pressures, which encouraged…

Following a three-year period of stagnation, the retail market for chocolate confectionery in Saudi Arabia is expected to see an improved performance in current value terms in 2024. This is consistent with a more positive economic outlook, thanks to…