Did you know that the chocolate is able to generate a gigantic market behind it? Both for domestic production and for export and import.
The industry is currently responsible for more than 20,000 direct jobs. This information was taken from the Annual List of Social Information (RAIS), from the Ministry of Labor.
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Abicab (Brazilian Association of the Chocolate Industry, Peanutand Balas) emphasizes the clear importance of the chocolate sector for the Brazilian market.
According to the Association itself, in the first quarter of 2023, there was an increase of almost 10% in the production of candy across the country, adding up to more than 219 thousand tons.
In 2022, on the other hand, chocolate consumption surpassed the mark of 750 thousand tons produced in the country. Brazil is one of the few countries in the world that manages to concentrate all stages of the food production chain internally.
Data on chocolate consumption in the country
Currently, the Brazilian average during the year 2022 was around 3.6 kg per person – a considerable increase, beating the 3.2 kg per person in 2021. Abicab revealed that this number, year after year, tends to increase, but that there is still room for growth.
The data indicate that the biggest factor for the increase is the population having more money to be able to include the purchase of chocolates when they go to the market.
However, compared to European countries, Brazil still lags behind when it comes to consumption. per capita. See who led the ranking in 2022:
- Estonia, with 8.5 kg/person;
- Germany, with 8.4 kg/person;
- Austria, with 8 kg/person;
- Switzerland, with 7.9 kg/person.
In Brazil, even though there is a lot of room for growth, there is always a recommendation to consumptionin a balanced way, maintaining the necessary consumption of the different nutrients and vitamins necessary for the maintenance of our health.
However, it is important to point out that, in addition to producing on a large scale for domestic consumption, we are also well known for our exports.
Worldwide, Brazil is recognized as a quality producer: there are more than 135 countries that receive chocolates produced in the national territory.
