Highest observed
Oman
$377.3K/tMid
Export price comparison
France chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18 export prices (HS6 180690)
Compare France export unit values across reported markets, then see which destinations sit above, near, or below their market median.
Price spread
5,672.5%Highest versus lowest market priceTotal trade value
$4.1BReported value across marketsAverage quantity
1,100 tAverage reported market quantityMarkets compared
191Markets with price observationsPrice snapshot
How does France price chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18 globally?
France has a median reported export price of $6.6K/t across 191 markets. Across the reported period, the highest observed market price is $377.3K/t in Oman; the lowest is $247.7/t in Liberia.
Price range
From the lowest to highest reported price
Reported unit values are shown per metric ton. The range uses all reported market-year observations. The market comparison below shows the latest reported year for each destination.
Lowest
$247.7/tLiberiaMedian
$6.6K/tHighest
$377.3K/tOman
$247.7/tLiberiaMedian
$6.6K/tHighest
$377.3K/tOman
Lowest observed
Liberia
$247.7/tBudget
Destination comparison
Latest prices and market change
Compare the latest reported price with each market median, then review year-over-year movement and change since the first reported year. Period totals use the reported years shown; missing years are not filled in.
United Kingdom2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $4.8K/t
- Vs median
- -38.7%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +32.9%
- Since 2017
- +28.5%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $831.1M
- Years reported
- 5
Netherlands2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $4.5K/t
- Vs median
- -45.2%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +20.2%
- Since 2017
- +24.3%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $477.4M
- Years reported
- 5
Germany2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $4.3K/t
- Vs median
- -43.9%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +25.2%
- Since 2017
- -10.3%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $460.6M
- Years reported
- 5
Belgium2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $4.3K/t
- Vs median
- -42.9%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +7.5%
- Since 2017
- +2.5%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $445.0M
- Years reported
- 5
Spain2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $4.5K/t
- Vs median
- -43.4%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +16.1%
- Since 2017
- +50%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $417.7M
- Years reported
- 5
Italy2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $4.9K/t
- Vs median
- -31.7%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +27.5%
- Since 2017
- +34%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $240.6M
- Years reported
- 5
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands2023 · 2017–2023
Above- Latest price
- $10.7K/t
- Vs median
- +42.6%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +8.8%
- Since 2017
- +4.2%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $101.4M
- Years reported
- 5
Sweden2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $3.6K/t
- Vs median
- -42.6%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- -6%
- Since 2017
- -49.6%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $59.5M
- Years reported
- 5
Japan2023 · 2017–2023
Above- Latest price
- $20.0K/t
- Vs median
- +37.3%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +11%
- Since 2017
- +29.7%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $107.7M
- Years reported
- 5
Switzerland, Liechtenstein2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $5.8K/t
- Vs median
- -57.3%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +22.4%
- Since 2017
- +17.6%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $108.4M
- Years reported
- 5
Portugal2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $3.8K/t
- Vs median
- -42.8%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +9.1%
- Since 2017
- -6%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $76.3M
- Years reported
- 5
Canada2023 · 2017–2023
Above- Latest price
- $9.6K/t
- Vs median
- +41.2%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +8%
- Since 2017
- +50.9%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $66.8M
- Years reported
- 5
Poland2023 · 2017–2023
Mid- Latest price
- $6.5K/t
- Vs median
- -12.5%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +19.8%
- Since 2017
- +37.3%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $38.7M
- Years reported
- 5
Ireland2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $4.9K/t
- Vs median
- -40.2%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +11.8%
- Since 2017
- -32.6%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $59.0M
- Years reported
- 5
Austria2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $5.4K/t
- Vs median
- -45.7%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- -0.7%
- Since 2017
- -4.5%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $50.0M
- Years reported
- 5
Oman2023 · 2017–2023
Mid- Latest price
- $7.8K/t
- Vs median
- +5.6%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- +9.4%
- Since 2017
- -97.9%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $33.8M
- Years reported
- 5
Liberia2023 · 2017–2023
Below- Latest price
- $247.7/t
- Vs median
- -88.3%
- YoY (2022–2023)
- -96%
- Since 2017
- -95.2%
- Trade value (2017–2023)
- $40.1K
- Years reported
- 5
| Market | Latest year | Latest price | Vs median | Year-over-year change | Since first year | Trade value (2017–2023) | Years reported | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2023 | $4.8K/t | -38.7% | +32.9% | +28.5% | $831.1M | 5 | Below |
| Netherlands | 2023 | $4.5K/t | -45.2% | +20.2% | +24.3% | $477.4M | 5 | Below |
| Germany | 2023 | $4.3K/t | -43.9% | +25.2% | -10.3% | $460.6M | 5 | Below |
| Belgium | 2023 | $4.3K/t | -42.9% | +7.5% | +2.5% | $445.0M | 5 | Below |
| Spain | 2023 | $4.5K/t | -43.4% | +16.1% | +50% | $417.7M | 5 | Below |
| Italy | 2023 | $4.9K/t | -31.7% | +27.5% | +34% | $240.6M | 5 | Below |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | 2023 | $10.7K/t | +42.6% | +8.8% | +4.2% | $101.4M | 5 | Above |
| Sweden | 2023 | $3.6K/t | -42.6% | -6% | -49.6% | $59.5M | 5 | Below |
| Japan | 2023 | $20.0K/t | +37.3% | +11% | +29.7% | $107.7M | 5 | Above |
| Switzerland, Liechtenstein | 2023 | $5.8K/t | -57.3% | +22.4% | +17.6% | $108.4M | 5 | Below |
| Portugal | 2023 | $3.8K/t | -42.8% | +9.1% | -6% | $76.3M | 5 | Below |
| Canada | 2023 | $9.6K/t | +41.2% | +8% | +50.9% | $66.8M | 5 | Above |
| Poland | 2023 | $6.5K/t | -12.5% | +19.8% | +37.3% | $38.7M | 5 | Mid |
| Ireland | 2023 | $4.9K/t | -40.2% | +11.8% | -32.6% | $59.0M | 5 | Below |
| Austria | 2023 | $5.4K/t | -45.7% | -0.7% | -4.5% | $50.0M | 5 | Below |
| Oman | 2023 | $7.8K/t | +5.6% | +9.4% | -97.9% | $33.8M | 5 | Mid |
| Liberia | 2023 | $247.7/t | -88.3% | -96% | -95.2% | $40.1K | 5 | Below |
Annual trend and growth
How reported export prices changed by year
Weighted unit value is calculated from total reported trade value divided by total reported quantity for each year. Growth compares with the prior reported year; gaps are not interpolated.
Reported weighted unit value per metric ton
2017$4.4K/tFirst reported year
2019$4.5K/t+3.1% vs prior reported year
2020$4.2K/t-6.6% vs prior reported year
2022$4.2K/t-1.2% vs prior reported year
2023$5.0K/t+19.2% vs prior reported year
| Year | Weighted price | Change vs prior reported year | Trade value | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4.4K/t | Not reported | $819.1M | 162 |
| 2019 | $4.5K/t | +3.1% | $753.8M | 174 |
| 2020 | $4.2K/t | -6.6% | $719.3M | 162 |
| 2022 | $4.2K/t | -1.2% | $847.0M | 172 |
| 2023 | $5.0K/t | +19.2% | $989.4M | 169 |
Price history
How selected market prices changed over time
Recent reported unit values for the leading markets in this price view.
United Kingdom
Budget$4.8K/t latest reported unit value
Netherlands
Budget$4.5K/t latest reported unit value
Germany
Budget$4.3K/t latest reported unit value
Belgium
Budget$4.3K/t latest reported unit value
Spain
Budget$4.5K/t latest reported unit value
Interpretation
Use price position with context
How to read this comparison
Where does the exporter sit in the price range?
France is compared with each market's own median rather than a single global average. A below-median position can indicate a lower observed unit value, while an above-median position indicates a higher one. Neither position alone establishes profitability.
Methodology and coverage
From reported trade to market position
The page turns reported trade into a comparable unit value, then compares each market with its own median.
Reported input
Unit value
For each market and year, trade value is divided by the reported quantity.
Unit valueTrade value (USD) ÷ Quantity (metric tons)
Market comparison
Vs market median
The result is compared with the median reported unit value for the same product and year.
Vs median(Market unit value − Market median) ÷ Market median × 100
AboveMidBelow
Common questions
Price positioning FAQ
What does France price positioning show for HS 180690?
It compares France's reported unit values across markets with each market's median for the same product and year.
What does above or below median mean?
Above median means the observed unit value is higher than the market median; below median means it is lower. It does not by itself indicate profit or quality.
How is the export price calculated?
The reported unit value is trade value divided by reported quantity, expressed per metric ton when quantity is available.
Can I compare this with the wider Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18 market?
Yes. Use the product overview and methodology links to compare price positioning with market size, exporter reach, and reported trade history.
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