15:40 - 7.04.2026

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April 7, Fineko/abc.az. In 2025, the global chocolate market was led by 10 leading countries in terms of exports.

ABC.AZ informs that Germany took the 1st place with supplies to foreign markets for $8.6 billion, which is almost a third more than the 2nd largest exporter, Belgium ($6.7 billion). The 3rd place went to Poland with exports of $4 billion.

Top 5 also includes Italy ($3.9 billion) and the Netherlands ($3.4 billion). France ($2.4 billion) and the U.S. ($2.3 billion) followed.

Switzerland ($1.7 billion), the UK ($1.4 billion) and Russia rounded out the Top 10 suppliers, with deliveries for totally $985 million.

European countries continue to dominate the global chocolate market, occupying seven out of 10 leading positions, while producers from North America also make significant contribution to exports.