The rise in cocoa prices and its impact on chocolate transport

The past three years have been a period of dynamic changes in the food commodity market, including cocoa, whose prices on global markets have surged to record levels. Data analysis from TradingView shows a clear upward trend, with 2024 proving to be particularly turbulent, as the price tripled within 12 months.

Reasons for the increase in cocoa prices

The rise in cocoa prices is driven by a range of factors, including climate change affecting crop yields in West Africa — the primary production region. Labor shortages and geopolitical tensions also contribute to supply constraints. Additionally, rising transportation and energy costs are impacting the final prices of chocolate products.

Growing export of polish chocolate

Despite increasing raw material costs, Poland maintains its position among the world’s leading chocolate exporters. At Nautiqus, we also observe a year-on-year increase in the export of this product. According to industry data, Polish chocolate exports are steadily growing, and the country even outpaces strong competitors such as Belgium and Germany in this regard. The popularity of Polish chocolate products in foreign markets stems from their high quality and competitive prices, despite raw material pressures.

Future outlook

The confectionery industry hopes for cocoa price stabilization in the coming years, although experts remain cautious in their forecasts. Uncertainty in the commodity market forces logistics companies to respond flexibly to changes and invest in modern transport technologies to minimize the risk of losses and maintain competitiveness.

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