20/07/2022
The Largest Countries Produce Chocolate
The top four countries responsible for the production of the world's chocolate are Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Poland. These four countries account for over 40% of the world's total chocolate exports. Interestingly, none of the major producers of chocolate are themselves top sources of cocoa, nor are the major cocoa-producing countries also major chocolate manufacturing centers.
1. Germany 🇩🇪
Germany rang in as the world's top exporter of chocolate in 2020. Chocolate exports from Germany totaled $4.96 billion (USD) in 2020, accounting for a whopping 17% of the world's total exports.
2. Belgium 🇧🇪
Belgium is also world-renowned for its chocolates, and it is a major chocolate manufacturing center. One of the most famous chocolate companies in the world, Godiva, makes its home in Brussels. In 2020, Belgium exported $3.1 billion worth of chocolate, accounting for 11% of the world's total exports.
3. Italy 🇮🇹
Italy is well-known for its chocolates and principal chocolate manufacturers. The production of chocolate is an important source of wealth for the country. In 2020, Italy exported $2.1 billion worth of chocolate, accounting for more than 7% of the world's total chocolate exports.
4. Poland 🇵🇱
Perhaps one of the more surprising entries on this list, Poland has increasingly been a major player in chocolate production. In 2020, the country exported just over $2 billion in chocolate products around the world, accounting for 7.3% of the world's exports.