Chocolate: production volume by product group Germany 2025| ��ƽ��

Volume of chocolate and chocolate products manufactured in Germany from 2008 to 2025, by product group (in 1,000 tons)

Characteristic	Filled bars	Other non-filled chocolate products	Other filled chocolate products	Pralines (without alcohol)	Pralines (containing alcohol)	Sugar confectionery containing cocoa	White chocolate
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Release date

April 2026

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Region

Germany

Survey time period

2008 to 2025

Special properties

Small size products (up to 2 kg)

Supplementary notes

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.

Citation formats

The most manufactured chocolate product in Germany were filled bars, with over ** tons produced in 2025. White chocolate, on the other hand, was produced in significantly lower quantities, with only * tonnes produced in 2025.

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 2025, around *** 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 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 ** percent of respondents knowing of it. ** percent of those surveyed attested to the snack's popularity.