Global chocolate imports climbed to approximately US$53.1 billion in 2025, reflecting robust consumer demand and continued expansion of the international confectionery market. Rising disposable incomes, premium chocolate consumption, and growing demand for cocoa-based products contributed to another strong year for global chocolate trade.

Compared with 2021, when worldwide chocolate imports were valued at US$32.3 billion, total import spending surged by 64.2% over the five-year period. On a year-over-year basis, global chocolate purchases increased by 21%, rising from US$43.9 billion in 2024 to US$53.1 billion in 2025.

The global chocolate import market is led by a relatively small group of major consumer countries. The five largest importers—the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands—accounted for approximately 41.5% of total global chocolate import value in 2025.

From a regional perspective, Europe remained the largest chocolate-importing region, with purchases totaling around US$33.7 billion, representing 63.5% of worldwide imports. North America ranked second with 15.5%, closely followed by Asia, which accounted for 15.4% of global chocolate imports.

The remaining imports were distributed across Latin America and the Caribbean (2.4%), Oceania (1.7%), led mainly by Australia and New Zealand, and Africa (1.5%).

For international trade classification, chocolate and other cocoa-containing food preparations are categorized under HS Code 1806.

Top Chocolate Importing Countries in 2025

The United States remained the world's largest chocolate importer in 2025, purchasing approximately US$5.9 billion worth of chocolate products, accounting for 11% of global imports.

Germany ranked second with US$4.8 billion (9%), followed by France at US$4.41 billion (8.3%), the United Kingdom at US$4.31 billion (8.1%), and the Netherlands at US$2.7 billion (5.1%).

Other major chocolate-importing countries included:

1. Belgium (4.5%, $2.4 Billion)

2. Canada (3.5%, $1.88 Billion)

3. Poland (3.5%, $1.85 Billion)

4. Spain (2.6%, $1.4 Billion)

5. Italy (2.2%, $1.1 Billion)

6. Austria (1.7%, $909.3 Million)

7. Sweden (1.5%, $816.3 Million)

8. Czech Republic (1.5%, $811.9 Million)

9. Japan (1.5%, $785.3 Million)

10. Romania (1.3%, $706.9 Million)

Together, these 15 countries accounted for approximately 65.3% of global chocolate imports in 2025, demonstrating the strong concentration of chocolate consumption in developed markets.

Fastest-Growing Chocolate Import Markets

Several countries recorded remarkable growth in chocolate imports between 2024 and 2025.

Spain posted the fastest growth, with import spending increasing by 42.7%. Sweden followed with a 38.9% increase, while Belgium recorded 33% growth and Italy expanded by 31.1%.

Among the leading importers, Japan recorded the slowest growth, although its chocolate imports still increased by 15.1% year over year, reflecting continued steady consumer demand.

Leading Chocolate Import Companies in 2025

According to Tendata trade intelligence data, the leading chocolate importers in 2025 included:

1. DUFRY LOJAS FRANCAS LTDA (1.62%, $137.08 Million)

2. ECOSSENTIAL FOODS CORPORATION (1.44%, $122.41 Million)

3. BARRY CALLEBAUT BRASIL INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO DE PRODUTOS (1.39%, $117.81 Million)

4. COMERCIAL POZUELO GUATEMALA S A (1.32%, $111.76 Million)

5. IMPORTADORA PRIMEX (1.26%, $106.51 Million)

6. FERRERO DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA DOCEIRA E ALIMENTAR LTDA (0.98%, $83.49 Million)

7. FERRERO (0.95%, $80.55 Million)

8. BARRY CALLEBAUT (0.94%, $79.85 Million)

9. BC COCOA AG GLOBAL AFRICA (0.91%, $77.16 Million)

10. ТОО МОН ДЭЛИС КАЗАХСТАН (0.88%, $74.56 Million)

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The global chocolate import market maintained strong momentum in 2025, supported by rising consumer demand for premium confectionery products, expanding retail channels, and increasing popularity of cocoa-based snacks worldwide. Europe continues to dominate global chocolate imports, while steady demand growth in North America and Asia is expected to create additional opportunities for manufacturers, exporters, and international food distributors.