Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €12.9bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Weather-related crop failures drive the price of cocoa to a record level
- At the beginning of 2024, the global market price for cocoa reached a record level, which also caused producer prices for chocolate to rise and forced confectionery manufacturers to increase their sales prices.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Biggest companies in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
August Storck KG | 2,522.0 | |
Ferrero Middle and Eastern Europe GmbH | 2,384.4 | |
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli GmbH | 982.8 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Chocolate and products containing cocoa up to 2 kg, Confectionery without cocoa content and Chocolate and products containing cocoa over 2 kg. Chocolate and products containing cocoa up to 2 kg is the largest segment of the Chocolate & Confectionery Production in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Chocolate and products containing cocoa up to 2 kilograms record a constant share of sales
- This product segment includes chocolate bars, sticks or bars, unfilled or filled, with or without added cereals, fruit or nuts, as well as alcoholic or non-alcoholic, filled or unfilled chocolates, cocoa-based spreads and cocoa-based drink preparations.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This sector deals with the production of sweeteners such as cocoa and the processing of other substances obtained from the cocoa plant, the production of chocolate, chewing gum, sweets and other sugar confectionery as well as food preservation through the addition of sugar. The production of sugar, baked goods and ice cream, on the other hand, does not fall within the scope of the industry players' activities.
What's included in this industry?
Chocolate and products containing cocoa up to 2 kgConfectionery without cocoa contentCompanies
August Storck KGFerrero Middle and Eastern Europe GmbHChocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli GmbHPurchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
RUBBER BONDSSTEVIASUPERFOODIndustry Code
WZ 10.82 - Chocolate & Confectionery Production in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The export business is an important mainstay of the manufacturers of goods. The German goods industry is one of the largest producers and exporters in Europe, as Germany is v...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Chocolate and products containing cocoa up to 2 kilograms account for around two thirds of industry sales. This includes chocolate bars of all kinds, pralines, spreads contai...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Manufacturers of goods prefer to locate close to their customers. The central region has the most inhabitants in Germany and the most supermarket and discount store branches,...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
The goods manufacturing industry is characterised by a high level of competition. Competition within the industry is primarily based on pricing, product quality and the compa...
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- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
August Storck KG has the largest market share in the sweet goods manufacturing industry. The company continues to produce mainly in Germany in order to benefit from the quali...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of August Storck KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Ferrero Middle and Eastern Europe GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for August Storck KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Ferrero Middle and Eastern Europe GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Industry players must comply with EC Regulation 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs, according to which they are obliged to ensure the safety of their products through a hyg...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The industry's profit margin is influenced by many factors. Volatile commodity prices, increased energy and labour costs and the market power of supermarkets and discounters ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in Germany is €12.9bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 150 businesses in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 2.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in Germany is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production market in Germany are August Storck KG, Ferrero Middle and Eastern Europe GmbH and Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli GmbH
What does the Chocolate & Confectionery Production in Germany include?
Chocolate and products containing cocoa up to 2 kg and Confectionery without cocoa content are part of the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is August Storck KG.
How competitive is the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Chocolate & Confectionery Production industry in Germany.
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Competitors
- Fruit & Vegetable Processing in Germany
- Ice Cream Production in Germany
- Bread & Bakery Goods Production in Germany
- Biscuit Production in Germany
Complementors
- Confectionery Wholesaling in Germany
- Supermarkets in Germany
- Bakery Product Retailers in Germany
International industries
- Global Candy & Chocolate Manufacturing
- Chocolate Production in the US
- Candy Production in the US
- Chocolate Production in Canada
- Candy Production in Canada
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- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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