In May 2024, the European Union (EU) saw a 6.3% increase in the consumer price of cocoa and chocolate powder compared to the previous year, as per Eurostat data. This inflation rate has been escalating since 2022, peaking at 18.5% in May 2023. Despite a decrease in the rate of increase, the inflation remained above 10% until February 2024. In May 2024, most EU countries experienced an increase in the inflation rate, with Estonia, Croatia, and Austria recording the highest increases, while Slovakia and Cyprus saw a decrease.