Poland set a new record for chocolate production in 2024, solidifying its position as a global leader in the industry, according to a new report.
In the first 11 months of 2024, Poland’s chocolate exports reached a value of 12 billion złoty (€2.88 billion), making the country the third-largest exporter in the world, an analysis by online brokers Akcenta found.
The data suggests a 5% year-on-year growth in exports, with final figures expected to rise further due to increased demand in December driven by the holiday season.
Since 2019, Poland’s chocolate export value has increased by more than 50%. In 2023, the country accounted for 7% of the global €35 billion chocolate export market.
Radosław Jarema, director of Akcenta’s Polish department, told Rzeczpospolita: “The export of Polish chocolate has been growing year by year and fits perfectly into the global trend of increasing demand for chocolate products.
“According to Euromonitor forecasts, over the next five years, by 2029, the value of the chocolate confectionery market is expected to exceed $189 billion, which means even greater opportunities for Polish manufacturers.”
The data suggests a 5% year-on-year growth in exports, with final figures expected to rise further due to increased demand in December driven by the holiday season.
Since 2019, Poland’s chocolate export value has increased by more than 50%. In 2023, the country accounted for 7% of the global €35 billion chocolate export market.
Radosław Jarema, director of Akcenta’s Polish department, told Rzeczpospolita: “The export of Polish chocolate has been growing year by year and fits perfectly into the global trend of increasing demand for chocolate products.
“According to Euromonitor forecasts, over the next five years, by 2029, the value of the chocolate confectionery market is expected to exceed $189 billion, which means even greater opportunities for Polish manufacturers.”
Poland’s chocolate exports, totaling 115 tonnes, rank just behind the Netherlands (123 tonnes) and Germany (221 tonnes) in global exports.
In addition to its chocolate success, Poland has also set a new record for sugar production.
The country’s sugar output in the 2024/25 season exceeded 2.5 million tonnes, according to the Association of Sugar Producers.
Poland’s extensive beet plantations, coupled with favorable weather conditions for cultivation, have contributed to the record production.
The world’s first beet sugar factory was opened in 1801 in Kunern, Silesia, in what is now the Polish village of Konary.
Poland now ranks third in the European Union for sugar production, behind France and Germany.
In addition to its chocolate success, Poland has also set a new record for sugar production.
The country’s sugar output in the 2024/25 season exceeded 2.5 million tonnes, according to the Association of Sugar Producers.
Poland’s extensive beet plantations, coupled with favorable weather conditions for cultivation, have contributed to the record production.
The world’s first beet sugar factory was opened in 1801 in Kunern, Silesia, in what is now the Polish village of Konary.
Poland now ranks third in the European Union for sugar production, behind France and Germany.
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