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flag Chocolate prices in Europe rose 17.9% in 2025 due to a cocoa shortage from drought and disease in West Africa.

flag Chocolate prices in Europe surged 17.9% in 2025, the highest rise among food categories, driven by a global cocoa supply shortage caused by drought and disease in West Africa. flag Cocoa prices more than doubled to $7.80/kg, significantly raising production costs despite cocoa making up only 10–20% of chocolate expenses. flag Inflation varied widely, with Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Romania, and Latvia seeing increases above 25%, while Germany, France, Italy, and Belgium experienced lower rises due to strong, integrated chocolate industries. flag The UK saw a 16.2% increase, and Turkey reported a 44% jump, though data comparability is limited.

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