Market study: The Swedish market for cocoa

The purpose of this market study is to offer a comprehensive guide for companies that are interested in entering the Swedish market for cocoa beans and cocoa derivatives. It aims to offer valuable insights and support actionable strategies for exporters of cocoa and cocoa derivatives to establish a foothold in Sweden.

This market study is intended for companies in low- and middle-income countries interested in entering the Swedish market for cocoa beans and cocoa derivatives.

Sweden's confectionery and snacks market is projected to reach SEK 56 billion in 20251, growing at 4.51 per cent annually through 2030. This includes chocolate and sugar confectionery, ice cream and sweet and savoury snacks.
Within this broader market, cocoa and cocoa preparations (HS code 18) represent approximately SEK 8 billion, roughly 14 per cent of the total confectionery market value, at 101,000 tonnes in 2024.

Direct sourcing from origin countries remains limited but strategically important. Supplies from producing countries in Africa, Central and South America and Asia are concentrated in specific segments, especially cocoa beans (HS 1801) and small but growing volumes of cocoa paste (HS 1803). Countries such as Peru, Ecuador and Guatemala already appear as direct suppliers in Sweden's trade statistics, alongside a few Asian origins such as the Philippines and Thailand.