Worldwide exports of chocolate and cocoa-based food products reached US$53.4 billion in 2025, reflecting strong global demand for confectionery products.

Compared with US$33.4 billion in 2021, the total value of international chocolate exports increased by an impressive 60% over the past five years. On a year-over-year basis, export revenues climbed 20.6%, rising from US$44.3 billion in 2024.

The world's leading chocolate-exporting nations in 2025 were Germany, Belgium, Poland, Italy, and the Netherlands. Together, these five countries generated 49.8% of total global chocolate export sales, making Europe the dominant force in the international chocolate trade.

Regional Overview of Chocolate Exports

Europe continued to dominate the global chocolate market, exporting products valued at US$40.4 billion in 2025. This represented 75.7% of all chocolate shipments worldwide.

North America ranked second with a 11.8% share of global exports, followed by Asia, which accounted for 8.6% of international chocolate sales.

Other regions contributed smaller portions of worldwide exports:

· Africa: 1.7%

· Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico): 1.4%

· Oceania: 0.8%, led by Australia and New Zealand

For customs and trade classification purposes, chocolate and cocoa-containing food preparations are primarily categorized under HS Code 1806.

Leading Chocolate Exporters by Country

The following countries recorded the highest export values for chocolate products during 2025:

1. Germany — US$8.6 billion (16.1%)

2. Belgium — US$6.7 billion (12.6%)

3. Poland — US$4.0 billion (7.5%)

4. Italy — US$3.9 billion (7.2%)

5. Netherlands — US$3.4 billion (6.4%)

6. Canada — US$3.2 billion (6.0%)

7. France — US$2.4 billion (4.5%)

8. United States — US$2.3 billion (4.4%)

9. Switzerland — US$1.45 billion (2.7%)

10. Türkiye — US$1.41 billion (2.6%)

11. United Kingdom — US$1.35 billion (2.5%)

12. Spain — US$1.28 billion (2.4%)

13. Austria — US$873.5 million (1.6%)

14. Mexico — US$798.5 million (1.5%)

15. Sweden — US$690.8 million (1.3%)

Together, these 15 countries accounted for 79.3% of total global chocolate exports in 2025, demonstrating the concentration of production and export capacity among a relatively small group of nations.

Fastest-Growing Chocolate Exporters

Several major exporters achieved remarkable growth between 2024 and 2025. The strongest performers included:

· Spain: +53.6%

· Türkiye: +48.8%

· Belgium: +27.9%

· Italy: +27.6%

These countries expanded their international market presence significantly and benefited from rising global demand for chocolate products.

Countries Reporting Export Declines

Among the leading exporters, only one country recorded a decline in chocolate export revenues during the period.

· Mexico: -0.6%

Although the decrease was relatively minor, Mexico was the sole top exporter to experience a contraction in export value compared with 2024.

Major Chocolate Exporting Companies in 2025

According to Tendata trade data, the following companies ranked among the world's leading chocolate exporters in 2025: >>Find More Chocolate Export via Tendata

1. INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS SERVICES S A IOS SA — 3.33% market share (US$172.18 million)

2. FERRERO TRADING LUX S A — 2.72% (US$140.47 million)

3. COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION — 1.48% (US$76.29 million)

4. THE HERSHEY COMPANY — 1.29% (US$66.54 million)

5. BARRY CALLEBAUT — 1.10% (US$56.71 million)

6. MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY — 1.07% (US$55.08 million)

7. MONDELEZ EUROPE GMBH — 1.06% (US$54.68 million)

8. BARRY CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE ASIA — 1.02% (US$52.67 million)

9. BARRY CALLEBAUT BELGIUM N.V. — 1.00% (US$51.46 million)

10. BARRY CALLEBAUT COCOA AG — 0.81% (US$41.64 million)

These companies played an important role in supplying chocolate and cocoa-based products to international markets, helping drive global chocolate trade throughout 2025.