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.
However, as with many other types of food products, confectionery too is receiving more attention. Consumers question their eating habits, discuss healthy lifestyle options, as well as sustainable and fair trade production. There is also increasing concern about the effects of long-term sugar consumption, as sugar is, of course, a key ingredient in most conventional sweets. Per capita sugar consumption in Germany varied in recent years, though it has increased since the 1950s.
Fair trade confectionery sales amounted to 1,785 tons in 2022, a figure that has grown significantly in the last decade. In terms of per capita consumption, cake and other baked goods were the most consumed, followed by chocolate products and other sweets.
However, as with many other types of food products, confectionery too is receiving more attention. Consumers question their eating habits, discuss healthy lifestyle options, as well as sustainable and fair trade production. There is also increasing concern about the effects of long-term sugar consumption, as sugar is, of course, a key ingredient in most conventional sweets. Per capita sugar consumption in Germany varied in recent years, though it has increased since the 1950s.
Fair trade confectionery sales amounted to 1,785 tons in 2022, a figure that has grown significantly in the last decade. In terms of per capita consumption, cake and other baked goods were the most consumed, followed by chocolate products and other sweets.
