Exporting cocoa to Italy

Italy is an important cocoa importer and one of Europe’s main chocolate producers. The country is known for its famous chocolate brands, like Ferrero, Perugina, Venchi and Domori. Italian buyers want cocoa that is high-quality, traceable, and produced in a fair and sustainable way. This creates good opportunities for exporters from producing countries, especially in premium, organic and certified cocoa. To enter and stay in the Italian market, you must follow strict European rules on traceability and sustainability. You also need to work closely with buyers who value ethical sourcing and transparency.