Spain plays an important role in the cocoa market, having the seventh-largest import volume of cocoa beans in Europe. Cocoa grinding companies lead the country’s growth in the cocoa and cocoa products sector, in which Spain also features as an important worldwide exporter and consumer of chocolate. Spanish domestic consumption is consistent, yet the value of consumed products is increasing, which indicates a growing national demand for high-quality products, particularly chocolates with high cocoa content.

The cocoa market in Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) is rather small in volumes. The market is increasingly looking for higher-quality and more sustainable cocoa products in general. Hence, cocoa beans traded using transparent, sustainable, and ethical practices may find interesting opportunities. Exporters should expect strict requirements on food safety and sustainability from Scandinavian buyers.

This report explains the most important opportunities and requirements for exporting knitwear to Europe. You will learn about rules and regulations, the best channels to get your product onto the market, the countries where your competitors are located and the best ways to provide a quotation.

This report explains what the most important opportunities and requirements are for exporting Children wear to Europe. You will learn about rules and regulations, about the best channels to get your product on the market, about the countries where your competitors are and the best ways to provide a quotation.

This report explains what the most important opportunities and requirements are in the European market for bridal wear. You will learn about the rules and regulations for exporting bridal wear to Europe, about the best channels to get your product on the market and about the countries where your competitors are.

The cocoa market in Eastern Europe is dominated by multinationals mainly purchasing bulk cocoa. At the same time, Eastern Europe is a slowly emerging market for high-quality chocolate. Although trends towards higher quality and growing consumer knowledge lag in comparison with western European countries, Czech Republic, Poland and Bulgaria increasingly offer interesting opportunities for high-quality cocoa.

The growing popularity of food-based ingredients and rising consumer awareness of natural products in Europe are generating demand for avocado oil. There is a growing market for natural cosmetics in Europe. Avocado oil is increasingly used in personal care products as brands look to replace synthetic chemicals with natural ingredients. Avocado oil is mainly used in three market segments: food, cosmetics and health products. Avocado oil is produced in developing countries, but also in Europe and North America.