T3 · Product exporter position

Netherlands exports of Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less (HS 180631)

See where Netherlands stands in chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter NLDHS6 180631Latest year 2024Rapid growth

Latest exports

$1.0BLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

155Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+11.3%Annualized change

Destination HHI

813Destination concentration

Weighted share

24.9%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Netherlands in Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 180631. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$1.0B
Current 2024 exports$1.0B
Three-year average$964.4M
Historical peak$1.2B

Market position

Active destinations155
Destination HHI813
Weighted share24.9%
Share change-0.7 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+11.3%
Volatility0.5
Maximum drawdown53.2%
TrendRapid growth
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterNetherlandsCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$1.0BSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$1.0BCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+11.3%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+7.7%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationDEUDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share20.6%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration813HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change-0.7 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes9.6%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Netherlands sell chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Germany$215.9M34.8%+12.3%FTA reportedStable
United Kingdom$137.6M22%+3.7%FTA reportedGrowing
France$89.4M26.6%+2.7%FTA reportedStable
Belgium$80.8M40.5%+15%FTA reportedGrowing
United Arab Emirates$40.7M28.7%+21.1%0.1% tariffGrowing
Sweden$36.3M29.3%+27.2%FTA reportedGrowing
Poland$29.9M11.3%+8.7%FTA reportedGrowing
Italy$28.6M19.3%+4.7%FTA reportedStable
Spain$23.7M18.4%+24.3%FTA reportedGrowing
Denmark$23.1M20.8%+20.6%FTA reportedGrowing
Norway$22.9M32.7%+26.5%FTA reportedGrowing
Saudi Arabia$22.4M16.5%+18.6%0.1% tariffGrowing
Austria$13.9M12.3%+10.9%FTA reportedGrowing
Israel$13.7M24.4%+20.4%FTA reportedAccelerating
Ireland$12.6M13.9%+15.5%FTA reportedGrowing

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$215.9M
Market share
34.8%
Growth
+12.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$137.6M
Market share
22%
Growth
+3.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

France

Latest exports
$89.4M
Market share
26.6%
Growth
+2.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Belgium

Latest exports
$80.8M
Market share
40.5%
Growth
+15%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

United Arab Emirates

Latest exports
$40.7M
Market share
28.7%
Growth
+21.1%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Sweden

Latest exports
$36.3M
Market share
29.3%
Growth
+27.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Poland

Latest exports
$29.9M
Market share
11.3%
Growth
+8.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$28.6M
Market share
19.3%
Growth
+4.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Spain

Latest exports
$23.7M
Market share
18.4%
Growth
+24.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Denmark

Latest exports
$23.1M
Market share
20.8%
Growth
+20.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Norway

Latest exports
$22.9M
Market share
32.7%
Growth
+26.5%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Saudi Arabia

Latest exports
$22.4M
Market share
16.5%
Growth
+18.6%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Austria

Latest exports
$13.9M
Market share
12.3%
Growth
+10.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Israel

Latest exports
$13.7M
Market share
24.4%
Growth
+20.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Ireland

Latest exports
$12.6M
Market share
13.9%
Growth
+15.5%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does Netherlands's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Cuba: $69.4K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Namibia: $553.5 / ton.

Median price

$5.6K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Netherlands and HS 180631 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$396.5M-16.1%149
2011$569.0M+43.5%150
2012$600.1M+5.5%154
2013$624.7M+4.1%157
2014$684.5M+9.6%158
2015$611.9M-10.6%170
2016$649.8M+6.2%156
2017$667.3M+2.7%158
2018$710.2M+6.4%154
2019$720.8M+1.5%156
2020$650.3M-9.8%154
2021$756.8M+16.4%155
2022$863.7M+14.1%156
2023$984.7M+14%150
2024$1.0B+6.1%155

Exporter context

Netherlands economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 180631.

Netherlands has reported exports of $603.6B and a trade balance of -$42.0B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 121.9% trade openness, 22% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Netherlands chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

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