Exporting cocoa to France

France is one of the main markets for speciality chocolates in Europe. French consumers favour premium ingredients and high-quality cocoa, reflecting the French gourmet tradition and preference for dark chocolates. Niche markets for organic and Fairtrade chocolates are significant in France, and the two concepts and certifications are increasingly converging.

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Market Potential

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France is among the largest cocoa importers in Europe. France has a large cocoa-processing and chocolate-manufacturing industry. As such, French re-…
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Market Entry

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The dominance of multinational players in France makes the mainstream market very concentrated. However, the expansion of the speciality cocoa market…
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