Confectionery in Germany - statistics & facts
The confectionery industry in Germany produces a large variety of products which find their way into the pockets and homes of eager consumers. In general confectionery is defined as chocolate or sweets. It is sold virtually everywhere, from small kiosks to supermarkets, to high-end department stores and, of course, online by various providers. German confectionery is also exported to other countries, with chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa accounting for the highest export volume in 2022. That same year, there were 263 businesses in the national industry.
