Western Europe

Chocolate confectionery in Finland is expected to see a further increase in unit prices in 2024, which will have a negative impact on demand. As such, retail volumes are expected to stagnate during the year, while current value sales will continue to…

Sales of chocolate confectionery struggled in 2023, as the cost of key ingredients including sugar and cocoa hit the manufacturers hard, with players forced to pass on the increase in production costs to the consumer. Indulgence has long maintained…

In 2024, cocoa prices continue to significantly impact chocolate confectionery in Germany, influencing both production and retail prices. Fluctuations in cocoa costs are causing widespread repercussions, particularly for smaller players with limited…

The market for chocolate confectionery in Greece is set to modest growth in retail volume terms in 2024, continuing the trend of the previous year. Demand is being impacted by ongoing price rises, as input costs spiral to an all-time high. Cacao…

In 2024, chocolate confectionery in Ireland remains impacted by the global cocoa and sugar shortages, which continue to drive strong price increases. High single-digit price hikes follow on from the previous year’s double-digit rises. The…