Facts & Figures

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• 1800 companies
• 245,000 direct employees
• More than 47,8 billion Euros annual turnover
• A production of 14,1 million tonnes of products
• 4,1 billion Euros of exports, i.e. 10% of the total value of food exports from the European Union
• An import volume of 1,1 billion Euros
• 30% of the European production of sugar
• 35% skimmed milk powder at full EU price
• 50% of the world production of cocoa beans
• As well as a large share of the glucose, butter, wheat, eggs and dried fruit produced in the European Union

These figures speak for themselves.

The companies from CAOBISCO sectors play an essential role in European economy: promotion of employment, stimulant for European agricultural production, stimulation of international trade.

The data presented in the graphs which follow are taken from the Statistical Bulletin published jointly by CAOBISCO and ICA.

Available Graphs (Click to download)

Consumption Trends 2006-2008

Destinations of Extra EU27 Exports in 2008

Production Trends 2006-2008

Ranking of Consumption (Fine Bakery Wares)

Ranking of Consumption (Chocolate Confectionery)

Ranking of Consumption (Sugar Confectionery)

Trade Balance of CAOBISCO Products 2003-2008