The most manufactured chocolate product in Germany were filled bars, with over 394,000 tons produced in 2023. White chocolate, on the other hand, was produced in significantly lower quantities, with only 32,000 tonnes produced in 2023.
Setting the bar
German consumers do love their chocolate, with per capita sales of chocolate products increasing annually in recent decades. Based on estimates for 2022, around 5.84 kilograms were sold per person. As with other food categories, fair trade is also a relevant topic regarding chocolate products. Most recently, sales revenues from this type of chocolate amounted to roughly 84.7 million euros, a significant increase compared to earlier years. These figures reflect the growing pursuit of ethical and sustainable consumption across food product categories.
Ritter Sport
One of the best-known German chocolate creations is Ritter Sport, with its characteristic square shape. According to a recent survey, the brand had a high awareness level, with 94 percent of respondents knowing of it. 61 percent of those surveyed attested to the snack's popularity.
Volume of chocolate and chocolate products manufactured in Germany from 2008 to 2023, by product group
(in 1,000 tons)
Figures from previous years are based on earlier publications by the source.
The source indicates that only small size chocolate formats up to two kilograms were considered; does not include "chocolate-milk-crumb", chocolate glaze and other loose cocoa products.
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Statistisches Bundesamt. (April 30, 2024). Volume of chocolate and chocolate products manufactured in Germany from 2008 to 2023, by product group (in 1,000 tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/510915/chocolate-products-production-volume-by-product-group-germany/
Statistisches Bundesamt. "Volume of chocolate and chocolate products manufactured in Germany from 2008 to 2023, by product group (in 1,000 tons)." Chart. April 30, 2024. Statista. Accessed October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/510915/chocolate-products-production-volume-by-product-group-germany/
Statistisches Bundesamt. (2024). Volume of chocolate and chocolate products manufactured in Germany from 2008 to 2023, by product group (in 1,000 tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/510915/chocolate-products-production-volume-by-product-group-germany/
Statistisches Bundesamt. "Volume of Chocolate and Chocolate Products Manufactured in Germany from 2008 to 2023, by Product Group (in 1,000 Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Apr 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/510915/chocolate-products-production-volume-by-product-group-germany/
Statistisches Bundesamt, Volume of chocolate and chocolate products manufactured in Germany from 2008 to 2023, by product group (in 1,000 tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/510915/chocolate-products-production-volume-by-product-group-germany/ (last visited October 31, 2024)
Volume of chocolate and chocolate products manufactured in Germany from 2008 to 2023, by product group (in 1,000 tons) [Graph], Statistisches Bundesamt, April 30, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/510915/chocolate-products-production-volume-by-product-group-germany/