Top 10 Chocolate Eating Countries

31 MAY, 2023

Adhya Moona

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The history of chocolate, and its creation from cacao beans can be traced back to the ancient Maya, and even earlier to the ancient Olmecs of Southern Mexico.

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In 1847, British chocolate company J.S. Fry & Sons created the first edible chocolate bar from cocoa butter, cocoa powder and sugar.

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Switzerland is known for its exquisite chocolates. The Swiss consume 8.8 kg of chocolate per person annually. Several famous chocolatiers like Nestlé & Lindt are headquartered in Switzerland.

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Austrians are known to have a sweet tooth and they do relish a nice crafted chocolate. Austrians consume 8.1 kg of chocolate per person per year.

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Germany is famous for popular chocolate brands such as Ritter Sport, Moser Roth, Merci and Milka. In Germany, per person consumes 7.9 kg of chocolate annually.

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Irish are really fond of their chocolate. People in Ireland consume 7.9 kg of chocolate per person, per year. Butlers is a luxurious Irish chocolate brand.

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Famous chocolate brands such as Cadbury is headquartered in the UK. M&M World in London is a must-visit. In the UK, per person consumes 7.6 kg of chocolate per year.

5. UK

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Within the confectionery & candy segment, chocolate is the favourite of Swedes. Swedes consume 6.6 kg of chocolate per person annually. 

6. SWEDEN

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Founded in 1806, Kalev is the king of Estonian chocolate. Estonians consume 6.5 kg of chocolate per person per year. 

7. ESTONIA

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Norwegians consume 5.8 kg of chocolate per person annually. Freia is Norway's most famous chocolate brand.

8. NORWAY

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Polish people enjoy a nice, rich chocolate bar and treats. In Poland, people consume 5.7 kg of chocolate per person per year. 

9. POLAND

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Belgian chocolate, Belgian waffles... Belgium is a chocolate lover's paradise. Belgians consume 5.6 kg of chocolate per person per year.

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