Key Highlights:

•  India imported $138.37 million worth of chocolates from June 2024 to June 2025.

• According to the latest export-import data, the top buyer is Ferrero India Pvt. Ltd. with a market share of 32.96%.

• India largely imported chocolate from Luxembourg, Singapore, and Switzerland.

• The HS Code for Chocolate is 1806.

• Raspberry dark chocolate, Hershey's almond, Nutella, Kunafa with pistachio, Swiss Delight Choco Crispers, and salted caramel are among the notable imported premium chocolates.

The evolution of the Indian sweet tooth has been remarkable and diverse. India's love for sweets is upgrading to premium. Foreign chocolates have dominated urban shelves, airport stores, and upscale gifting in the last three years. Swiss truffles and pistachio-stuffed Turkish delights are among the many imports pouring into India's chocolate market.

In this blog, let’s learn about the rise of chocolate importers, the leading importing companies, who is importing, who is supplying, and where all this chocolate is coming from.

 

Rising Chocolate Importers in India

India's changing taste reflects a mix of affection for traditional European chocolates and increased curiosity about strong, fusion-style flavours. Based on the latest trade statistics, India imported $138.37 million worth of chocolate between June 2024 and June 2025. Some of the global favourites, such as Raspberry Dark Chocolate, Nutella, Swiss Delight Choco Crispers, and Baileys Salted Caramel, are finding their way onto Indian gourmet shelves.

At the centre of this trend are a few large-volume chocolate importers who've made exotic foreign chocolates widely available. The HS Code 1806, which is used to describe chocolate and other food preparations with cocoa, shows which companies are key players in this market.

 

Top 10 Chocolate Importing Companies From India

Let’s take a look at India’s top 10 chocolate importers.

 

From the above table it is apparent that Ferrero India Pvt. Ltd. is a leading importer with a market share of 32.96% in India's chocolate imports. This shows India's expanding demand for premium and exotic chocolates. Iconic brands such as Ferrero Rocher and Nutella have become part of household staples and are widely recognised as items of choice during celebrations.

Who Is Exporting to India?

India's increasing demand for foreign chocolates has made it a prime destination for chocolate exporters. Indian buyers are turning to long-standing European brands and rising global exporters.

India imported chocolate from:
●    Luxembourg – $32.13 million
●    Singapore – $29.34 million
●    Switzerland – $21.84 million
●    Turkey – $15.79 million
●    Netherlands – $8.29 million
(*Data extracted from June 2024 to June 2025*)

Luxembourg and Switzerland continue to be the leading chocolate exporters to India for their high-quality products and well-known luxury brands that find favour among Indian consumers seeking rich, indulgent flavours. Singapore as a re-export centre and Turkey with its special exports such as kunafa with pistachio and chocolate-coated dates are becoming significant contributors. 

Is India Exporting Chocolates?

Yes. India exported $181.3 million worth of chocolates, with the top exporting destinations being the UAE, Indonesia, Nepal, Brazil, and Turkey. India’s chocolate exports are also significantly growing. Truffles, Snickers peanut butterscotch, Kinder Joy, and Bubbly Chocolate Bars are exported significantly.

In a Nutshell

India's chocolate sector is booming as urban consumers want to experience exotic flavours. From Swiss delights to Middle Eastern chocolate kunafa and rich dates, foreign chocolates have become a staple in the market.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which country is leading in chocolate exports to India?
Luxembourg exported $32,139,823.73 worth of chocolate to India in 2024-2025.

2. Which foreign chocolates are popular in demand?
Swiss truffles, Nutella, chocolate dates, salted caramel bars, and Lindt are quite popular in India.

3. Is the HS Code the same for chocolate and cocoa-based food preparations?
Yes, the HS Code for chocolate and cocoa-based food preparations is 1806.

4. How much chocolate did India export?
 India exported $181,301,175.16 worth of chocolates from June 2024 to June 2025.

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