Chocolate in France | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, France exported $1.45B in Chocolate, making it the 8th largest exporter of Chocolate in the world. At the same year, Chocolate was the 86th most exported product in France. The main destination of Chocolate exports from France are: United Kingdom ($239M), Belgium ($178M), Germany ($177M), Spain ($148M), and Netherlands ($131M).

The fastest growing export markets for Chocolate of France between 2021 and 2022 were Poland ($23.3M), United States ($11.8M), and Israel ($4.52M).

Imports In 2022, France imported $2.33B in Chocolate, becoming the 3rd largest importer of Chocolate in the world. At the same year, Chocolate was the 65th most imported product in France. France imports Chocolate primarily from: Germany ($587M), Belgium ($481M), Italy ($393M), Netherlands ($249M), and Poland ($147M).

The fastest growing import markets in Chocolate for France between 2021 and 2022 were Denmark ($3.83M), Cote d'Ivoire ($3.24M), and Bulgaria ($2.31M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as LOREAL USA (11) were at the forefront of shipping Chocolate from France to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$1.45B

IMPORTS (2022)$2.33B

NET TRADE (2022)-$873M

In 2022, France exported $1.45B in Chocolate. The main destinations of France exports on Chocolate were United Kingdom ($239M), Belgium ($178M), Germany ($177M), Spain ($148M), and Netherlands ($131M).

In 2022, France imported $2.33B in Chocolate, mainly from Germany ($587M), Belgium ($481M), Italy ($393M), Netherlands ($249M), and Poland ($147M).