HS Code:
The HS Code 1806.90.30 refers to 'Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2 kg or less, not described in subheading 1806.20 or 1806.32.' This category includes a variety of chocolate products such as filled chocolate bars, pralines, and other similar confectionery items that are typically consumed as snacks or desserts. These products are distinct due to their specific weight limits and filled nature, differentiating them from other chocolate preparations.
Total Trade Volume
USD 2.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
6.5%
Highest Rate
25% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-US trade deals or within the EU single market)
Growing demand for premium and organic chocolate products
Increased market share for high-value filled chocolates, driving exports from countries like Belgium and Switzerland
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable and ethically sourced cocoa
Producers adopting fair trade certifications to meet consumer preferences, influencing trade patterns and pricing
2020-2022
Rising health consciousness among consumers
Slight decline in demand for high-sugar filled chocolates, with growth in low-sugar or functional chocolate products
2019-2022
The European Union reduced tariffs on chocolate imports from select African countries to encourage sustainable cocoa production under new trade agreements.
March 2023
Expected to increase imports of filled chocolate products from countries like Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, potentially reshaping trade flows.
The United States introduced temporary import restrictions on certain chocolate products due to concerns over child labor in cocoa supply chains.
January 2023
Some exporters face reduced access to the US market, prompting a shift towards other regions like Asia-Pacific.
Major producers in Germany and Belgium launched new filled chocolate products with exotic and functional ingredients to capture emerging markets.
June 2022
Boosted export volumes to Asia and Latin America, where demand for unique flavors is growing.