Chocolate Prices Soar 21% in Germany as Christmas Approaches

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Whether in the Advent calendar or under the Christmas tree - anyone who wants to give away chocolate has to spend significantly more this year. Prices have risen by more than 20 percent - although cocoa beans have recently become cheaper.

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Advent Calendar, Santa Claus Boots, Gabenteller: Many sweets cost significantly more than a year ago. Why are prices rising so strongly? And are there still affordable treats?

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In the pre-Christmas period, a lot of snacking is done and the Advent calendar is often filled with sweets. Some of the sweet treats have become significantly more expensive within a period of years. In October 2025, consumers had to pay 21.8% higher prices than in the previous year's month, as the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports. Among them, the chocolate table cost 30.7% and a bar or other products made of chocolate 16.0% more th…

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Wiesbaden - In the pre-Christmas period, many people resort to chocolate, chocolates and other confectionery – but these treats have become significantly more expensive. The Federal Statistical Office reports that in October 2025, consumers had to pay about 21.8 percent more for chocolate than in the same month of the previous year. Prices for chocolate tablets rose particularly sharply, which rose by 30.7 percent. Bars and other chocolate produ…