Parent Product
White Chocolate
HS Code
180620
Last Updated
2026-05-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- White Chocolate Blocks market coverage spans 131 countries.
- 81 exporter companies and 94 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 80 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 17 countries.
- 1 premium suppliers & manufacturers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-16.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for White Chocolate Blocks
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White Chocolate Blocks Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for White Chocolate Blocks: Netherlands (+173.5%), United States (+42.3%), Peru (+35.7%).
White Chocolate Blocks Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-11, countries with visible White Chocolate Blocks transaction unit prices: Switzerland (19.07 USD / kg), Belgium (10.79 USD / kg), Argentina (5.77 USD / kg), Peru (5.33 USD / kg), Sweden (4.03 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | +11.7% | 17 | 13.49 USD / kg (3,800 kg) | 2.05 USD / kg (750 kg) | 13.09 USD / kg (74,420 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 10.79 USD / kg (48,860 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | +5.2% | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.11 USD / kg (38,000 kg) | 3.11 USD / kg (8,000 kg) | 3.11 USD / kg (4,500 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +173.5% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Argentina | +29.5% | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.77 USD / kg (1,581.53 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +6.7% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | +35.7% | 13 | 1.94 USD / kg (673.57 kg) | - (-) | 3.20 USD / kg (138.22 kg) | 2.97 USD / kg (490.66 kg) | - (-) | 5.33 USD / kg (43.68 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | -15.8% | 9 | 4.08 USD / kg (642.2 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 10.75 USD / kg (1,897.3 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Japan | -1.9% | 2 | - (-) | 7.55 USD / kg (20,380 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
White Chocolate Blocks Global Supply Chain Coverage
175 companies
81 exporters and 94 importers are mapped for White Chocolate Blocks.
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White Chocolate Blocks Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
81 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for White Chocolate Blocks. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Turkiye
OthersFood Manufacturing
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White Chocolate Blocks Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Milk Chocolates, White Chocolate, Dark Chocolates +3
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-13
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom, Japan, United States
Supplying Products: Dark Chocolates, Milk Chocolates, White Chocolate +5
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-02
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, South Korea
Supplying Products: Compound Chocolate, White Chocolate, Candied Nuts +5
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food PackagingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Ukraine
Supplying Products: White Chocolate, Almond, Couverture Chocolate +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-18
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingBeverage ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Nigeria, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal, Ghana, Cameroon, Oman, Bhutan, Bangladesh, South Africa
Supplying Products: Compound Chocolate, Chocolate Chips, Milk Powder +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Saudi Arabia
Supplying Products: Turkish Delight, Chocolate Baking Drops, Pistachio Paste +5
White Chocolate Blocks Global Exporter Coverage
81 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for White Chocolate Blocks (HS Code 180620) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 410,386,978.63 kg | 2,646,332,338.178 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 243,131,261 kg | 1,089,321,373.484 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 159,620,450.193 kg | 818,788,450.485 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 99,274,925 kg | 587,009,260.03 USD |
| 5 | United States | 129,434,532 kg | 516,007,561 USD |
| 6 | Poland | 73,658,313.363 kg | 416,138,964 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 75,742,547 kg | 315,096,714.613 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 49,557,029.494 kg | 197,652,604.045 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 35,877,079 kg | 182,062,288.206 USD |
| 10 | Slovakia | 23,272,239.171 kg | 128,328,365.009 USD |
White Chocolate Blocks Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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White Chocolate Blocks Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
94 importer companies are mapped for White Chocolate Blocks demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
White Chocolate Blocks Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-17
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingBeverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bhutan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: -
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: United States
(Lebanon)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
94 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for White Chocolate Blocks.
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Top Import Demand Countries for White Chocolate Blocks (HS Code 180620) in 2024
For White Chocolate Blocks in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 301,279,214 kg | 1,441,026,296 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 197,367,299.144 kg | 1,047,497,701.693 USD |
| 3 | Poland | 83,774,745.589 kg | 456,394,914 USD |
| 4 | Belgium | 78,916,230.22 kg | 442,632,353.946 USD |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 68,826,498 kg | 416,466,014.03 USD |
| 6 | Canada | 74,433,542.985 kg | 403,422,243.529 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 63,919,110 kg | 327,569,863.546 USD |
| 8 | Japan | 86,083,776 kg | 300,076,566.618 USD |
| 9 | Italy | 40,405,438.544 kg | 241,956,113.837 USD |
| 10 | Czechia | 28,449,082.7 kg | 143,465,283 USD |
White Chocolate Blocks Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormSolid (Blocks)
Industry PositionManufactured Confectionery Product
Market
White chocolate blocks are a globally traded confectionery/baking input manufactured from cocoa butter, milk ingredients, and sugar, with production concentrated in major confectionery-processing hubs in Europe and North America. Unlike dark chocolate, the key cocoa-derived input is cocoa butter, so availability and pricing are tightly linked to the broader cocoa supply chain and grinding capacity. International trade is shaped by branded and private-label manufacturing, cross-border distribution into retail and professional baking channels, and stringent compositional/labeling definitions that differ by jurisdiction. Sustainability and human-rights scrutiny in cocoa supply chains (notably West Africa) increasingly affects procurement, traceability, and market access expectations.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- GermanyMajor chocolate manufacturing base; significant intra-European trade in finished chocolate products and ingredients.
- BelgiumHigh-profile chocolate manufacturing and export hub; premium and industrial production.
- NetherlandsMajor cocoa processing and re-export logistics hub in Europe; relevant for cocoa butter supply into confectionery manufacturing.
- SwitzerlandPremium chocolate manufacturing base with export-oriented branded production.
- United StatesLarge consumer market with significant domestic manufacturing; standards of identity apply to products labeled as white chocolate.
Major Exporting Countries
- GermanyFrequently among leading exporters of chocolate products in international merchandise trade statistics (category definitions vary by tariff line).
- BelgiumSignificant exporter of finished chocolate products, including white chocolate formats, via branded and private-label channels.
- NetherlandsExport gateway and processing hub; trade includes both finished products and cocoa-derived inputs used in white chocolate.
- ItalyLarge confectionery manufacturing base with export activity in chocolate products.
- PolandGrowing confectionery manufacturing/export base within Europe.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge import market for chocolate products and cocoa-derived inputs; domestic compositional definitions apply for products marketed as white chocolate.
- United KingdomSignificant importer of finished chocolate products; demand spans retail bars/blocks and baking applications.
- FranceLarge consumer market and importer of chocolate products within Europe.
- CanadaImporter of finished chocolate products, including baking blocks and confectionery formats.
- JapanPremium confectionery market with imports of finished chocolate products; white chocolate used in seasonal/gifting assortments.
Specification
Major VarietiesStandard white chocolate blocks (retail/baking), White couverture (professional/bakery), White chocolate coating (terminology used in some regulations/labels)
Physical Attributes
- Ivory to pale cream color (no cocoa solids); visual defects often include fat bloom (whitish surface haze) from temperature abuse or poor tempering
- High melt/creaminess driven by cocoa butter and milk fat; aroma/flavor driven by cocoa butter and dairy components
- Sensitive to odor pickup; requires odor-free storage and packaging barriers
Compositional Metrics
- Codex (CXS 87-1981) defines white chocolate with minimum 20% cocoa butter and minimum 14% milk solids; minimum milk fat is set within a 2.5% to 3.5% range by the authority having jurisdiction
- EU Directive 2000/36/EC defines white chocolate with minimum 20% cocoa butter and minimum 14% dry milk solids, of which minimum 3.5% is milk fat
- United States (21 CFR 163.124) defines white chocolate with minimum 20% cacao fat, minimum 14% total milk solids, minimum 3.5% milkfat, and maximum 55% nutritive carbohydrate sweeteners; it must be free of coloring material
Grades
- Regulatory identity/compositional compliance (Codex, EU, US standard of identity) is a primary trade gate
- Professional couverture positioning typically emphasizes controlled viscosity/flow and tempering performance (buyer specification-driven)
Packaging
- Retail: foil- or film-wrapped blocks/bars with outer carton or multipack
- Industrial/professional: larger blocks/slabs or callets/chips in lined cartons or bags for bakery and confectionery use
- Export packaging commonly includes corrugated cases with inner moisture/odor barriers and lot coding for traceability
ProcessingRequires controlled tempering to stabilize cocoa butter crystal form and reduce bloom riskHeat exposure and temperature cycling in distribution can trigger fat bloom and texture defects, even when microbiological risk is low
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cocoa beans (origin) -> cocoa grinding -> cocoa butter -> formulation with sugar and milk ingredients -> refining/conching -> tempering -> moulding into blocks -> cooling -> packaging -> distribution (retail and bakery supply)
Demand Drivers
- Home baking and dessert use (melting, coatings, inclusions) where white color and dairy-forward flavor are desired
- Professional bakery/confectionery demand for coatings, ganache, fillings, and decoration
- Premiumization and seasonal/gifting assortments that use white chocolate for flavor contrast and visual design
Temperature
- Quality is highly sensitive to heat and temperature swings; maintaining stable, cool, dry storage and transport reduces bloom and texture defects
- Segregate from strong odors (spices, detergents, fragrances) to prevent flavor taint
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is typically limited by quality degradation (fat bloom, oxidation, odor pickup) rather than pathogen growth when moisture is controlled
Risks
Cocoa Butter Supply Concentration HighWhite chocolate depends on cocoa butter as its defining fat component, so cocoa-origin disruptions transmit directly into availability and pricing. Cocoa production is heavily concentrated in West Africa; the Cocoa & Forests Initiative notes Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana produce approximately 60% of global cocoa supply, meaning climate, policy, or farm-level disruptions in these origins can materially tighten cocoa butter supply and increase procurement risk for white chocolate manufacturers.Diversify cocoa butter sourcing across multiple grinding origins and suppliers, use multi-origin contracts, and apply risk management (inventory buffers and price hedging) consistent with labeling/identity rules.
Deforestation Compliance HighEU Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 applies to cocoa and products made using cocoa (including cocoa butter and chocolate products), increasing due-diligence and traceability requirements for EU market access. Manufacturers and traders of white chocolate blocks selling into the EU may face shipment delays, documentation costs, or market exclusion if cocoa butter inputs cannot be demonstrated as compliant with deforestation-free and legality criteria.Implement plot-level traceability for cocoa supply, align supplier contracts to EUDR requirements, and maintain auditable chain-of-custody documentation for cocoa butter and derived products.
Labor And Human Rights HighCocoa inputs associated with child labor and forced labor risks create reputational, customer, and regulatory exposure for downstream chocolate products (including white chocolate). The U.S. Department of Labor (ILAB) lists chocolate/cocoa-related goods from Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana as linked to child labor/forced labor concerns via cocoa inputs, increasing scrutiny on procurement and social compliance claims.Strengthen supplier due diligence, require credible third-party social compliance programs, and prioritize farm-level monitoring and remediation pathways rather than reliance on paper audits alone.
Quality Degradation In Transit MediumWhite chocolate blocks are susceptible to fat bloom and texture defects from temperature abuse, particularly in hot climates or when cold-chain is not used but temperature cycling occurs. Bloom can trigger customer claims, write-offs, and rework even when food safety is not compromised.Use validated tempering and cooling controls, specify maximum exposure temperatures in logistics SOPs, and use packaging/insulation that reduces temperature swings during distribution.
Regulatory Identity And Labeling MediumCompositional definitions for products marketed as 'white chocolate' differ across jurisdictions (Codex, EU, US). Non-compliant formulations (e.g., insufficient cocoa butter or use of non-permitted fats/additives under a given standard) can lead to relabeling, border detentions, or customer delisting.Formulate to target-market standards (Codex/EU/US as applicable) and maintain specification dossiers linking recipe, ingredient approvals, and label text to the relevant legal definition.
Sustainability
- Deforestation and forest degradation risk in cocoa supply chains, with major focus on Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana and increasing traceability expectations (e.g., Cocoa & Forests Initiative; EU deforestation regulation for cocoa-related products)
- Climate and weather shocks affecting cocoa production and downstream cocoa butter availability, raising volatility and reformulation pressure
- Packaging footprint (films/foils and outer cartons) and the push for recyclable or reduced-material formats in confectionery trade
Labor & Social
- Child labor and forced labor risks in cocoa supply chains, with documented concerns linked to cocoa inputs originating from Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
- Smallholder livelihood pressures in cocoa that can amplify supply instability and reputational exposure for downstream chocolate products
FAQ
What legally distinguishes white chocolate from other confectionery coatings?Major standards define white chocolate by minimum cocoa butter and milk solids content rather than cocoa solids. For example, Codex CXS 87-1981 and EU Directive 2000/36/EC define white chocolate with at least 20% cocoa butter and at least 14% milk solids, and the U.S. standard of identity (21 CFR 163.124) similarly requires at least 20% cacao fat and at least 14% total milk solids, along with other compositional limits.
Why is white chocolate pricing especially sensitive to cocoa market conditions?White chocolate is defined around cocoa butter as its key cocoa-derived ingredient, and standards require a minimum cocoa butter content (e.g., 20% in Codex and U.S. definitions). When cocoa supply tightens or cocoa butter availability changes, white chocolate manufacturers can face direct cost and supply impacts because cocoa butter is not easily replaced without changing product identity or labeling.
How can EU deforestation rules affect white chocolate trade into the EU?EU Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 covers cocoa and products made using cocoa, including cocoa butter and chocolate products listed in the Regulation’s Annex I. Companies placing relevant cocoa-derived products on the EU market can be required to perform due diligence and demonstrate that products are deforestation-free and legally produced, which can increase documentation, traceability, and compliance requirements for cocoa butter used in white chocolate.
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White Chocolate Blocks Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Belgium, United States, Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Poland, Austria, Singapore, China, Brazil, Mexico, Philippines, Turkiye, Switzerland, Indonesia, Bolivia, South Africa, India, Japan, Argentina, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Ivory Coast, South Korea, Slovakia, Czechia, Ireland, Hungary, Serbia, El Salvador, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Sweden, Uruguay, Nigeria, Ukraine, Lithuania, Thailand, Croatia, Peru, Colombia, Cambodia, Denmark, Bulgaria, Greece, Jordan, Kuwait, Norway, Costa Rica, Romania, Finland, Egypt, Portugal, Ecuador, Moldova, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Oman, Morocco, Chile, Israel, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, New Zealand, Panama, Pakistan, Paraguay, Slovenia, Senegal, Swaziland, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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