Chocolate and candy hidden inflation: +20.0% per unit vs +8.7% official inflation
By ShrinkRadar · Updated 2026-11-05 · Part of the ShrinkRadar Index, recomputed from the case library and official price data on every build
When a chocolate and candy pack shrinks, its price per unit jumps. In 122 documented chocolate and candy shrinks with shelf prices before and after and an official match (2019–2026), the median price per unit changed +20.0%. Official inflation for the same cases, matched to each one’s category, country and time, was +8.7%: official prices up 8.7%, the ShrinkRadar per-unit price up 20.0% over the same periods.
Chocolate and candy
Official inflation, same cases
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Cases where the per-unit rise beat official inflation
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Priced cases
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From the size cut alone
median, all 183 cases since 2018+13.6%
median, all 183 cases since 2018+13.6%
Official data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U, Eurostat HICP, Office for National Statistics CPI, Australian Bureau of Statistics CPI, Statistics Canada CPI, Table 18-10-0004-01, Stats NZ CPI. Recomputed on every build. Method and limits.
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Chocolate and candy: official prices were up 8.7% and the ShrinkRadar per-unit price up 20.0% over the same periods. Packs that shrank cost a median 20.0% more per unit than the pack they replaced, against 8.7% official inflation for the same category, country and time (122 priced cases with an official match, 2019–2026, mostly from Verbraucherzentrale Hamburg).
In 91% of those chocolate and candy cases (111 of 122), the price per unit rose more than official inflation for the same category, country and time.
Across all 183 documented chocolate and candy shrinks since 2018, the size cut alone raised the price per unit by a median 13.6%, before any change in the shelf price.
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In Germany, chocolate and candy packs that shrank were up 20.0% per unit, while official prices (Eurostat HICP) for the same cases were up 9.3% over the same periods (76 priced cases with an official match, 2019–2026, mostly from Verbraucherzentrale Hamburg).
In United Kingdom, chocolate and candy packs that shrank were up 18.0% per unit, while official prices (ONS CPI) for the same cases were up 4.8% over the same periods (24 priced cases with an official match, 2023–2026).
In the Netherlands, chocolate and candy packs that shrank were up 10.7% per unit, while official prices (Eurostat HICP) for the same cases were up 5.1% over the same periods (8 priced cases with an official match, 2024–2026).
In the United States, chocolate and candy packs that shrank were up 64.3% per ounce, while official prices (BLS CPI-U) for the same cases were up 28.7% over the same periods (5 priced cases with an official match, 2024, all from LendingTree shrinkflation study).
By country
The same comparison for chocolate and candy cases by the country they come from, each against its own statistics office. A country needs at least 5 priced cases with an official match; 7 of 11 countries have fewer, and the table says so instead of showing a figure.
Germany (76)
+20.0%per unit+9.3%official
United Kingdom (24)
+18.0%per unit+4.8%official
Netherlands (8)
+10.7%per unit+5.1%official
United States (5)
+64.3%per unit+28.7%official
Price per unit at the shrink (median) Official inflation, same cases (median)(n) = priced cases with an official match
| Country | Cases | Per unit (median) | Official, same cases | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 76 (76 priced) | +20.0% | +9.3% | |
| United Kingdom | 50 (24 priced) | +18.0% | +4.8% | |
| Netherlands | 8 (8 priced) | +10.7% | +5.1% | |
| United States | 14 (5 priced) | +64.3% | +28.7% | |
| Australia | 12 (4 priced) | Too thin: 4 priced cases with an official match (minimum 5) | ||
| New Zealand | 8 (4 priced) | Too thin: 4 priced cases with an official match (minimum 5) | ||
| Ireland | 1 (1 priced) | Too thin: 1 priced case with an official match (minimum 5) | ||
| South Korea | 9 (0 priced) | No official series for this country | ||
| Canada | 3 (0 priced) | Too thin: 0 priced cases with an official match (minimum 5) | ||
| Italy | 1 (0 priced) | Too thin: 0 priced cases with an official match (minimum 5) | ||
| Japan | 1 (1 priced) | No official series for this country | ||
By year
By the year the pack changed. A year needs at least 5 priced cases; thin years are marked. Comparisons spanning several years (9 chocolate and candy cases) are left out of this series but kept in the headline and the case list.
| Year | Cases | Priced | Per unit (median) | Official, same cases (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | 43 | 37 | +20.0% | +4.8% (36) |
| 2025 | 45 | 25 | +21.1% | +16.9% (25) |
| 2024 | 30 | 13 | +19.0% | +9.7% (13) |
| 2023 | 26 | 14 | +18.8% | +12.7% (14) |
| 2022 | 11 | 9 | +14.3% | +7.5% (9) |
| 2021 | 10 | 9 | +15.4% | +2.4% (9) |
| 2020 | 8 | 7 | +23.5% | +2.1% (7) |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | too thin | — |
The 183 chocolate and candy cases
Which cases count. All 183 chocolate and candy cases that changed in 2018 or later are listed and count in the size-cut figure. The per-unit headline uses the 122 that have shelf prices before and after and an official match (listed first). Left out of the per-unit figure: 60 size-only cases (the source recorded no shelf prices; we never fill one in), and 1 priced case without an official match. Cases without an official match: no official benchmark loaded for this country (10); official data not published for that period (1). Not listed: 6 older chocolate and candy cases that changed before 2018, outside the range of the official data.
| Case (country · when · size) | Per unit | Official, matched |
|---|---|---|
| Bounty Multipack Germany · 2026 · 256.5 g → 228 g (−11.1%) | +26.6% | +6.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Cadbury boxed hollow Easter eggs (15-pack) Australia · 2026 · 18 eggs → 15 eggs (−16.7%) | +33.3% | +3.3% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) · broad match |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk & White Shell Egg United Kingdom · 2026 · 372 g → 360 g (−3.2%) | +3.3% | +4.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk gifting bars, Huge Congrats and Thank You (UK) United Kingdom · 2026 · 360 g → 345 g (−4.2%) | +4.3% | +0.5% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Aug 2026 |
| Cadbury Heroes paper tub (UK, summer 2026) United Kingdom · 2026 · 500 g → 475 g (−5.0%) | +5.3% | +2.4% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Jul 2026 |
| Cadbury Heroes tub (UK, Christmas 2026) United Kingdom · 2026 · 550 g → 475 g (−13.6%) | +15.8% | +0.5% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Aug 2026 |
| Cadbury Mini Eggs Milk Chocolate Easter Egg United Kingdom · 2026 · 193.5 g → 181 g (−6.5%) | +33.6% | +4.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| Cadbury Old Gold 70% dark chocolate block (New Zealand) New Zealand · 2026 · 180 g → 165 g (−8.3%) | +9.1% | +4.8% Confectionery, nuts and snacks · Stats NZ CPI (NZ) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Cadbury Roses chocolates box (Australia) Australia · 2026 · 450 g → 380 g (−15.6%) | +48.0% | +31.9% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 2026 average vs 2021 average (same 9 months) · broad match |
| Cadbury Roses tub (UK, Christmas 2026) United Kingdom · 2026 · 550 g → 475 g (−13.6%) | +15.8% | +0.5% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Aug 2026 |
| Cadbury Time Out Orange wafer multipack (UK) United Kingdom · 2026 · 108 g → 90 g (−16.7%) | +20.0% | +5.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to May 2026 |
| Cadbury Twirl XL Easter egg United Kingdom · 2026 · 241 g → 218 g (−9.5%) | +29.0% | +4.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| Cadbury Wispa large Easter egg United Kingdom · 2026 · 182.5 g → 177 g (−3.0%) | +16.0% | +10.4% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Jan 2026 |
| Celebrations Large Easter Egg (Ireland) Ireland · 2026 · 248 g → 189 g (−23.8%) | +75.0% | +0.7% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (IE) · 12 months to Mar 2026 |
| Dare Wafer in Dark Chocolate bar (UK) United Kingdom · 2026 · 50 g → 44 g (−12.0%) | +13.6% | +0.2% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Galaxy Milk Chocolate Extra Large Easter Egg United Kingdom · 2026 · 252 g → 210 g (−16.7%) | +43.9% | +4.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| Graze Kinda-Like-A Dark Chocolate Berry Brownie (New Zealand) New Zealand · 2026 · 400 g → 365 g (−8.8%) | +9.6% | +4.8% Confectionery, nuts and snacks · Stats NZ CPI (NZ) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| KitKat Minis Germany · 2026 · 217 g → 167 g (−23.0%) | +29.9% | +1.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Lion Minis Germany · 2026 · 234 g → 180 g (−23.1%) | +30.0% | +1.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| M&M's Crispy Easter Egg United Kingdom · 2026 · 192 g → 156 g (−18.8%) | +40.4% | +4.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| M&M's Milk Chocolate Fun Size Mini Bags (New Zealand) New Zealand · 2026 · 162 g → 148 g (−8.6%) | +9.5% | +4.8% Confectionery, nuts and snacks · Stats NZ CPI (NZ) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| M&M's Peanut Netherlands · 2026 · 400 g → 363 g (−9.3%) | +10.2% | +3.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (NL) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| M&M's Peanut family pouch (UK) United Kingdom · 2026 · 400 g → 330 g (−17.5%) | +9.1% | +0.5% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Aug 2026 |
| Maltesers box of chocolates (Australia) Australia · 2026 · 400 g → 360 g (−10.0%) | +43.5% | +31.9% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 2026 average vs 2021 average (same 9 months) · broad match |
| Maltesers Teasers large Easter egg United Kingdom · 2026 · 190 g → 155 g (−18.4%) | +37.9% | +10.4% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Jan 2026 |
| Maltesers XL Easter egg United Kingdom · 2026 · 231 g → 194 g (−16.0%) | +38.9% | +4.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| Marabou Mjölkchoklad Germany · 2026 · 220 g → 170 g (−22.7%) | +29.4% | +14.2% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Feb 2026 |
| Mars bar (Australia) Australia · 2026 · 53 g → 47 g (−11.3%) | +69.1% | +31.9% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 2026 average vs 2021 average (same 9 months) · broad match |
| Maynards Bassetts Wine Gums bag (UK) United Kingdom · 2026 · 165 g → 130 g (−21.2%) | +5.8% | +5.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to May 2026 |
| Milky Way Netherlands · 2026 · 6 bars → 5 bars (−16.7%) | +20.0% | +3.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (NL) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| MilkyWay Multipack Germany · 2026 · 9 pieces → 5 pieces (−44.4%) | +37.9% | +5.2% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jul 2026 |
| Nestlé milk chocolate Scorched Almonds (New Zealand) New Zealand · 2026 · 240 g → 180 g (−25.0%) | +62.3% | +4.8% Confectionery, nuts and snacks · Stats NZ CPI (NZ) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Rittersport Edelkakao Klasse Die Aromatische 74% Germany · 2026 · 100 g → 75 g (−25.0%) | +33.3% | +4.8% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to May 2026 |
| Romy Kokos Germany · 2026 · 200 g → 150 g (−25.0%) | +11.0% | +1.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Smarties Minis Germany · 2026 · 187 g → 144 g (−23.0%) | +2.8% | +1.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Snickers IJs Netherlands · 2026 · 6 bars → 5 bars (−16.7%) | +5.6% | +3.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (NL) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| Toblerone The Edgy Egg Milk Chocolate Easter Egg United Kingdom · 2026 · 298 g → 256 g (−14.1%) | +24.7% | +4.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| Trumpf Edle Tropfen in Nuss Obstbrände Germany · 2026 · 250 g → 200 g (−20.0%) | +25.0% | +9.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Apr 2026 |
| Verkade Extra Puur Chocoladereep Netherlands · 2026 · 111 g → 90 g (−18.9%) | +9.4% | +3.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (NL) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| Airwaves Cool Cassis Germany · 2025 · 12 pieces → 10 pieces (−16.7%) | +20.0% | +20.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Oct 2025 |
| Alnatura Schoko Dinkel Kugeln Germany · 2025 · 125 g → 100 g (−20.0%) | +28.5% | +18.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Dec 2025 |
| Bounty Minis Germany · 2025 · 275 g → 227 g (−17.5%) | +21.1% | +16.9% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2025 |
| Cadbury Fudge bar multipack (UK) United Kingdom · 2025 · 5 bars → 4 bars (−20.0%) | +25.0% | +11.9% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Oct 2025 |
| Cadbury Oreo Bites chocolate bag United Kingdom · 2025 · 110 g → 100 g (−9.1%) | +10.0% | +9.5% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Feb 2025 |
| Cadbury Roses Christmas tin United Kingdom · 2025 · 750 g → 700 g (−6.7%) | +26.3% | +10.7% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Sep 2025 |
| Galaxy Minstrels sharing pouch United Kingdom · 2025 · 125 g → 118 g (−5.6%) | +5.9% | +9.5% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Feb 2025 |
| Gut & Günstig Big Choc Schoko Germany · 2025 · 720 ml → 600 ml (−16.7%) | +20.0% | +20.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Oct 2025 |
| HEJ Organic Nut Bar Dark Chocolate Germany · 2025 · 45 g → 40 g (−11.1%) | +12.5% | +18.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Dec 2025 |
| Lebkuchen Schmidt Festtags-Dose Germany · 2025 · 300 g → 250 g (−16.7%) | +20.0% | +18.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Dec 2025 |
| Lindt Excellence Cacao Pur 82 % Cacao Germany · 2025 · 80 g → 50 g (−37.5%) | +100.1% | +19.7% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2025 |
| M&M's Chocolate More to Share pouch United Kingdom · 2025 · 220 g → 200 g (−9.1%) | +10.0% | +9.5% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Feb 2025 |
| M&MS Chocolate Germany · 2025 · 250 g → 150 g (−40.0%) | +24.9% | +16.9% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2025 |
| M&MS Peanut Maxi Germany · 2025 · 400 g → 363 g (−9.3%) | +10.2% | +16.9% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2025 |
| Mars Minis Germany · 2025 · 275 g → 227 g (−17.5%) | +21.1% | +16.9% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2025 |
| Mentos Pepermuntballen Netherlands · 2025 · 242 g → 220 g (−9.1%) | +10.0% | +18.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (NL) · 2025 average vs 2024 |
| Milka Alpenmilch chocolate bar Germany · 2025 · 100 g → 90 g (−10.0%) | +48.4% | +4.8% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to May 2026 |
| Milka Ganze Haselnüsse Germany · 2025 · 100 g → 95 g (−5.0%) | +40.6% | +13.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Feb 2025 |
| Milka Großtafel Alpenmilch Germany · 2025 · 270 g → 250 g (−7.4%) | +56.2% | +13.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Feb 2025 |
| Milka Trauben-Nuss Germany · 2025 · 100 g → 90 g (−10.0%) | +48.4% | +13.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Feb 2025 |
| MilkyWay Minis Germany · 2025 · 275 g → 227 g (−17.5%) | +21.1% | +16.9% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2025 |
| Revels large pouch United Kingdom · 2025 · 205 g → 185 g (−9.8%) | +33.0% | +9.5% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Feb 2025 |
| Snickers Minis Germany · 2025 · 275 g → 227 g (−17.5%) | +21.1% | +16.9% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2025 |
| Twix Minis Germany · 2025 · 275 g → 227 g (−17.5%) | +21.1% | +16.9% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2025 |
| Vivani Feine Bitter 85% Cacao Germany · 2025 · 100 g → 80 g (−20.0%) | +25.0% | +19.7% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2025 |
| Biscotto Waffelblättchen mit Zartbitterschokolade Germany · 2024 · 200 g → 100 g (−50.0%) | +100.0% | +8.6% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2024 |
| Haribo Color-Rado Partybox Germany · 2024 · 1000 g → 750 g (−25.0%) | +33.3% | +11.3% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Feb 2024 |
| Klene Puur drop Netherlands · 2024 · 200 g → 180 g (−10.0%) | +11.1% | +7.2% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (NL) · 2024 average vs 2023 |
| Kägi fret Classic Germany · 2024 · 128 g → 102 g (−20.3%) | +25.5% | +8.6% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2024 |
| Marabou Mjölkchoklad Germany · 2024 · 250 g → 220 g (−12.0%) | +13.6% | +11.1% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Apr 2024 |
| Original Sahne Muh-Muhs Germany · 2024 · 250 g → 215 g (−14.0%) | +16.3% | +9.7% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2024 |
| Party-pack Hershey's miniatures assortment United States · 2024 · 40 oz → 35.9 oz (−10.3%) | +64.3% | +28.7% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 2024 average vs 2019–2020 average |
| Party-pack Rolo chewy caramels United States · 2024 · 40 oz → 35.6 oz (−11.0%) | +65.7% | +28.7% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 2024 average vs 2019–2020 average |
| Party-size dark chocolate M&M's United States · 2024 · 19.2 oz → 18 oz (−6.2%) | +64.2% | +28.7% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 2024 average vs 2019–2020 average |
| Party-size milk chocolate M&M's United States · 2024 · 42 oz → 38 oz (−9.5%) | +59.5% | +28.7% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 2024 average vs 2019–2020 average |
| Party-size Reese's miniatures United States · 2024 · 40 oz → 35.6 oz (−11.0%) | +65.7% | +28.7% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 2024 average vs 2019–2020 average |
| Schwyzer Kräuterli Sanddorn-Orange Germany · 2024 · 200 g → 75 g (−62.5%) | +86.3% | +10.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Dec 2024 |
| Sportlife kauwgum Netherlands · 2024 · 114 g → 102 g (−10.5%) | +11.8% | +7.2% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (NL) · 2024 average vs 2023 |
| Treets Cornflakes & Peanuts Germany · 2024 · 250 g → 210 g (−16.0%) | +19.0% | +10.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Dec 2024 |
| Treets Crispy Germany · 2024 · 255 g → 215 g (−15.7%) | +18.6% | +10.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Dec 2024 |
| Treets Peanuts Germany · 2024 · 300 g → 250 g (−16.7%) | +20.0% | +10.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Dec 2024 |
| Van Melle toffees Netherlands · 2024 · 275 g → 225 g (−18.2%) | +17.1% | +7.2% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (NL) · 2024 average vs 2023 |
| Vivil CremeLife Caramel Germany · 2024 · 110 g → 90 g (−18.2%) | +22.2% | +8.7% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Nov 2024 |
| Bohlsener Mühle Keksfreunde Schoko Germany · 2023 · 250 g → 125 g (−50.0%) | +33.1% | +13.1% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Mar 2023 |
| Haribo Goldbären Maxipack Germany · 2023 · 360 g → 320 g (−11.1%) | +12.5% | +11.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Oct 2023 |
| Katjes Family Winegums Germany · 2023 · 275 g → 250 g (−9.1%) | +10.0% | +11.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Oct 2023 |
| Katjes Vitaminis Germany · 2023 · 175 g → 160 g (−8.6%) | +9.4% | +11.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2023 |
| Katjes Yoghurt-Gums Germany · 2023 · 200 g → 175 g (−12.5%) | +14.3% | +11.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Oct 2023 |
| Lebkuchen Germany · 2023 · 200 g → 145 g (−27.5%) | +37.9% | +12.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Nov 2023 |
| Moser Roth Chocolat Amandes Edel Marzipan Zartbitter (Aldi) Germany · 2023 · 184 g → 150 g (−18.5%) | +15.0% | +13.8% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to May 2023 |
| Moser Roth Chocolat Amandes Mozart (Aldi) Germany · 2023 · 168 g → 150 g (−10.7%) | +5.0% | +16.2% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Apr 2023 |
| myChoco Mandel-Honig-Meersalz Germany · 2023 · 180 g → 150 g (−16.7%) | +20.0% | +9.3% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Feb 2023 |
| Nestlé Schokolade Die Weisse Crisp Germany · 2023 · 100 g → 85 g (−15.0%) | +17.6% | +13.8% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to May 2023 |
| Starburst sweets bag (UK) United Kingdom · 2023 · 152 g → 138 g (−9.2%) | +37.7% | +15.2% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Aug 2023 |
| Trolli Saure Glühwürmchen Germany · 2023 · 200 g → 150 g (−25.0%) | +33.3% | +13.8% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to May 2023 |
| Zetti Knusperflocken Vollmilch Germany · 2023 · 350 g → 270 g (−22.9%) | +29.6% | +9.3% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Feb 2023 |
| Ökovital Bio-Helix Lakritzschnecken Germany · 2023 · 100 g → 80 g (−20.0%) | +25.0% | +15.6% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2023 |
| Böhme Fruchtkaramellen Germany · 2022 · 300 g → 250 g (−16.7%) | +20.0% | +2.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jul 2022 |
| Haribo Pico-Balla Germany · 2022 · 175 g → 160 g (−8.6%) | +9.4% | +2.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jul 2022 |
| Haribo Roulette Germany · 2022 · 175 g → 150 g (−14.3%) | +16.7% | +9.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2022 |
| Haribo Tropifrutti Germany · 2022 · 200 g → 175 g (−12.5%) | +14.3% | +7.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Aug 2022 |
| Hustenbonbons Germany · 2022 · 132 g → 120 g (−9.1%) | +17.4% | +8.8% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Nov 2022 |
| Katjes Family Milchkater Germany · 2022 · 300 g → 275 g (−8.3%) | +9.1% | +2.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jul 2022 |
| Peberbolcher Zuckerfreie Bonbons Germany · 2022 · 200 g → 180 g (−10.0%) | +11.1% | +9.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2022 |
| Piasten Schokolinsen Germany · 2022 · 250 g → 225 g (−10.0%) | +11.1% | +2.7% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2022 |
| Zetti Cocos Flocken Germany · 2022 · 250 g → 200 g (−20.0%) | +62.9% | +9.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2022 |
| Kitkat Minis Germany · 2021 · 15 pieces → 13 pieces (−13.3%) | +15.4% | +2.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to May 2021 |
| Kitkat Sammelpackung Germany · 2021 · 5 pieces → 4 pieces (−20.0%) | +25.0% | +2.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to May 2021 |
| Lion Minis Germany · 2021 · 15 pieces → 13 pieces (−13.3%) | +15.4% | +2.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to May 2021 |
| Lion Sammelpack Germany · 2021 · 6 pieces → 5 pieces (−16.7%) | +20.0% | +2.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to May 2021 |
| M&Ms Chocolate Germany · 2021 · 330 g → 300 g (−9.1%) | +10.0% | +4.7% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2021 |
| M&Ms Crispy Germany · 2021 · 281 g → 255 g (−9.3%) | +10.2% | +4.7% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2021 |
| M&Ms Peanut Germany · 2021 · 250 g → 220 g (−12.0%) | +13.6% | +4.7% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Sep 2021 |
| Smarties Mini Germany · 2021 · 15 pieces → 13 pieces (−13.3%) | +15.4% | +2.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to May 2021 |
| Smarties Sammelpackung Germany · 2021 · 152 g → 136 g (−10.5%) | +11.8% | +2.4% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to May 2021 |
| Hitschler Hitschies Germany · 2020 · 275 g → 210 g (−23.6%) | +31.0% | +2.1% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2020 |
| Kinder Schokolade Germany · 2020 · 125 g → 100 g (−20.0%) | +8.2% | +2.1% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2020 |
| Kitkat Chunky Sammelpack Germany · 2020 · 200 g → 160 g (−20.0%) | +25.0% | +1.0% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Feb 2020 |
| Milka Schmunzelhase Germany · 2020 · 100 g → 90 g (−10.0%) | +11.1% | +1.1% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Apr 2020 |
| Milka Weihnachtsmann 45 g Germany · 2020 · 50 g → 45 g (−10.0%) | +33.6% | +2.2% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Dec 2020 |
| Milka Weihnachtsmann 90 g Germany · 2020 · 100 g → 90 g (−10.0%) | +23.5% | +2.2% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Dec 2020 |
| Yogurette Germany · 2020 · 125 g → 100 g (−20.0%) | +8.2% | +2.1% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Jun 2020 |
| Ferrero Rocher Sternschnuppe Germany · 2019 · 50 g → 45 g (−10.0%) | +11.1% | +0.7% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (DE) · 12 months to Dec 2019 |
| Cadbury boxed hollow Easter eggs (9 → 8 egg box) Australia · 2026 · 9 eggs → 8 eggs (−11.1%) | size only size cut alone +12.5% | +3.1% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 12 months to Apr 2026 · broad match |
| Cadbury hollow hunting eggs carton Australia · 2026 · 22 eggs → 20 eggs (−9.1%) | size only size cut alone +10.0% | +3.3% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) · broad match |
| Cadbury Mini Eggs family pack United Kingdom · 2026 · 270 g → 256 g (−5.2%) | size only size cut alone +5.5% | +4.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| Hershey's Dark Chocolate party-size bag United States · 2026 · 29 oz → 23.9 oz (−17.6%) | size only size cut alone +21.3% | +9.1% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 2026 average vs 2025 (same 9 months) |
| Hershey's Kisses Special Dark share pack United States · 2026 · 10 oz → 8.7 oz (−13.0%) | size only size cut alone +14.9% | +7.7% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| KitKat bar, single (Japan) Japan · 2026 · 38 g → 35 g (−7.9%) | +8.6% | no official match no official benchmark loaded for this country |
| Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange box United Kingdom · 2026 · 120 g → 110 g (−8.3%) | size only size cut alone +9.1% | +0.2% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Aldi Dairy Fine Milk mini eggs Australia · 2025 · 400 g → 300 g (−25.0%) | size only size cut alone +33.3% | +5.7% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 2025 average vs 2024 · broad match |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk hollow eggs Australia · 2025 · 24 eggs → 22 eggs (−8.3%) | size only size cut alone +9.1% | +5.7% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 2025 average vs 2024 · broad match |
| Cadbury Favourites box, large (New Zealand, 2025) New Zealand · 2025 · 520 g → 470 g (−9.6%) | size only size cut alone +10.6% | +4.8% Confectionery, nuts and snacks · Stats NZ CPI (NZ) · 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Cadbury large chocolate egg Australia · 2025 · 400 g → 340 g (−15.0%) | size only size cut alone +17.6% | +5.7% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 2025 average vs 2024 · broad match |
| Cadbury Roses chocolates box (New Zealand) New Zealand · 2025 · 420 g → 380 g (−9.5%) | size only size cut alone +10.5% | +3.5% Confectionery, nuts and snacks · Stats NZ CPI (NZ) · 12 months to Feb 2026 |
| Cadbury Roses, Heroes and Twirl pouches (UK) United Kingdom · 2025 · 300 g → 270 g (−10.0%) | size only size cut alone +11.1% | +10.2% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Dec 2025 |
| Cadbury Twirl Bites bag United Kingdom · 2025 · 110 g → 100 g (−9.1%) | size only size cut alone +10.0% | +9.5% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Feb 2025 |
| Celebrations tub (2025) United Kingdom · 2025 · 550 g → 500 g (−9.1%) | size only size cut alone +10.0% | +9.7% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2025 average vs 2024 |
| Ghirardelli dark chocolate mint squares bag United States · 2025 · 12 squares → 10 squares (−16.7%) | size only size cut alone +20.0% | +9.8% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 12 months to Sep 2025 |
| Hershey's Halloween 50 mini candy bars Canada · 2025 · 513 g → 481 g (−6.2%) | size only size cut alone +6.7% | +7.1% Confectionery · StatCan CPI (CA) · 2025 average vs 2024 |
| Hershey's snack size chocolate bag United States · 2025 · 19.8 oz → 18 oz (−9.1%) | size only size cut alone +10.0% | +7.4% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 2025 average vs 2024 (same 11 months) |
| KitKat Chunky milk chocolate Easter egg United Kingdom · 2025 · 129 g → 110 g (−14.7%) | size only size cut alone +17.3% | +9.7% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2025 average vs 2024 |
| KitKat mini eggs Australia · 2025 · 110 g → 90 g (−18.2%) | size only size cut alone +22.2% | +5.7% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 2025 average vs 2024 · broad match |
| Little Debbie Chocolate Cupcakes United States · 2025 · 8 cupcakes → 6 cupcakes (−25.0%) | size only size cut alone +33.3% | +9.8% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 12 months to Sep 2025 |
| Mars fun size Halloween candy (65 mini bars) Canada · 2025 · 782 g → 672 g (−14.1%) | size only size cut alone +16.4% | +7.1% Confectionery · StatCan CPI (CA) · 2025 average vs 2024 |
| Quality Street Orange Crunch (per sweet) United Kingdom · 2025 · 9.06 g → 8.72 g (−3.8%) | size only size cut alone +3.9% | +9.7% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2025 average vs 2024 |
| Quality Street Purple One (per sweet) United Kingdom · 2025 · 9.59 g → 8.46 g (−11.8%) | size only size cut alone +13.4% | +9.7% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2025 average vs 2024 |
| Terry's Chocolate Orange (2025) United Kingdom · 2025 · 157 g → 145 g (−7.6%) | size only size cut alone +8.3% | +9.7% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2025 average vs 2024 |
| Toblerone 360g bar (UK) United Kingdom · 2025 · 360 g → 340 g (−5.6%) | size only size cut alone +5.9% | +9.7% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2025 average vs 2024 |
| Twix white chocolate Easter egg United Kingdom · 2025 · 316 g → 258 g (−18.4%) | size only size cut alone +22.5% | +9.7% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2025 average vs 2024 |
| Black Thunder almond & hazelnut mini bar bag (South Korea) South Korea · 2024 · 130 g → 118 g (−9.2%) | size only size cut alone +10.2% | no official match no official benchmark loaded for this country |
| Black Thunder mini bar bag (South Korea) South Korea · 2024 · 158 g → 146 g (−7.6%) | size only size cut alone +8.2% | no official match no official benchmark loaded for this country |
| Black Thunder strawberry mini bar bag (South Korea) South Korea · 2024 · 128 g → 116 g (−9.4%) | size only size cut alone +10.3% | no official match no official benchmark loaded for this country |
| Cadbury Buttons selection box United Kingdom · 2024 · 375 g → 340 g (−9.3%) | size only size cut alone +10.3% | +6.3% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2024 average vs 2023 |
| Cadbury medium Santa selection box United Kingdom · 2024 · 145 g → 125 g (−13.8%) | size only size cut alone +16.0% | +6.3% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2024 average vs 2023 |
| Cadbury Mini Snowballs family bag United Kingdom · 2024 · 296 g → 270 g (−8.8%) | size only size cut alone +9.6% | +7.2% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Dec 2024 |
| Celebrations tub United Kingdom · 2024 · 600 g → 550 g (−8.3%) | size only size cut alone +9.1% | +6.3% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2024 average vs 2023 |
| Jekiss Jeju hallabong chocolate (South Korea) South Korea · 2024 · 224 g → 192 g (−14.3%) | size only size cut alone +16.7% | no official match no official benchmark loaded for this country |
| Jekiss Jeju tangerine (gamgyul) chocolate (South Korea) South Korea · 2024 · 224 g → 192 g (−14.3%) | size only size cut alone +16.7% | no official match no official benchmark loaded for this country |
| Jjolgit Jjolgit New Hobakyeot pumpkin taffy (South Korea) South Korea · 2024 · 300 g → 280 g (−6.7%) | size only size cut alone +7.1% | no official match no official benchmark loaded for this country |
| Lindt Champagne Gala Box Australia · 2024 · 433 g → 396 g (−8.5%) | size only size cut alone +9.3% | +4.8% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 2024 average vs 2023 · broad match |
| Lindt Christmas Medley Bag Australia · 2024 · 414 g → 390 g (−5.8%) | size only size cut alone +6.2% | +4.8% Snacks and confectionery · ABS CPI (AU) · 2024 average vs 2023 · broad match |
| Nestlé assorted mini chocolate bars 50-pack (Aero, KitKat, Smarties, Coffee Crisp) (Canada) Canada · 2014–2024 · 510 g → 485 g (−4.9%) | size only size cut alone +5.2% | no official match official data not published for that period |
| Nestlé Dairy Box Classic Collection United Kingdom · 2024 · 40 chocolates → 32 chocolates (−20.0%) | size only size cut alone +25.0% | +7.2% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Dec 2024 |
| Nestlé Dairy Box small box United Kingdom · 2024 · 20 chocolates → 16 chocolates (−20.0%) | size only size cut alone +25.0% | +7.2% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Dec 2024 |
| Nestlé Dairy Box Winter Collection United Kingdom · 2024 · 40 chocolates → 36 chocolates (−10.0%) | size only size cut alone +11.1% | +7.2% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 12 months to Dec 2024 |
| Seika Ramune mochi caramel candy (South Korea) South Korea · 2024 · 41 g → 32 g (−22.0%) | size only size cut alone +28.1% | no official match no official benchmark loaded for this country |
| Witor's Gold chocolate (South Korea) South Korea · 2024 · 250 g → 200 g (−20.0%) | size only size cut alone +25.0% | no official match no official benchmark loaded for this country |
| Cadbury Brunch Chocolate Chip Bars United Kingdom · 2023 · 6 bars → 5 bars (−16.7%) | size only size cut alone +20.0% | +14.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2023 average vs 2022 |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo multipack United Kingdom · 2023 · 5 bars → 4 bars (−20.0%) | size only size cut alone +25.0% | +14.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2023 average vs 2022 |
| Cadbury Favourites box, 373g (New Zealand) New Zealand · 2023 · 373 g → 340 g (−8.8%) | size only size cut alone +9.7% | +13.4% Confectionery, nuts and snacks · Stats NZ CPI (NZ) · 12 months to May 2023 |
| Cadbury Favourites box, large (New Zealand) New Zealand · 2023 · 570 g → 520 g (−8.8%) | size only size cut alone +9.6% | +13.4% Confectionery, nuts and snacks · Stats NZ CPI (NZ) · 12 months to May 2023 |
| Halls stick candy, 7 flavours (South Korea) South Korea · 2023 · 34 g → 27.9 g (−17.9%) | size only size cut alone +21.9% | no official match no official benchmark loaded for this country |
| KitKat two-finger multipack United Kingdom · 2023 · 21 bars → 18 bars (−14.3%) | size only size cut alone +16.7% | +14.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2023 average vs 2022 |
| Milkybar buttons giant tube United Kingdom · 2023 · 90 g → 80 g (−11.1%) | size only size cut alone +12.5% | +14.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2023 average vs 2022 |
| Peanut M&Ms United States · 2023 · 10.7 oz → 10.05 oz (−6.1%) | size only size cut alone +6.5% | +5.5% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 12 months to Dec 2023 |
| Quality Street tub (2023) United Kingdom · 2023 · 600 g → 550 g (−8.3%) | size only size cut alone +9.1% | +14.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2023 average vs 2022 |
| Rowntree's Jelly Tots giant tube United Kingdom · 2023 · 130 g → 115 g (−11.5%) | size only size cut alone +13.0% | +14.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2023 average vs 2022 |
| Terry's Chocolate Orange Ball Toffee Crunch United Kingdom · 2023 · 152 g → 145 g (−4.6%) | size only size cut alone +4.8% | +14.8% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2023 average vs 2022 |
| Werther's Original Hard Caramels United States · 2023 · 34 oz → 30 oz (−11.8%) | size only size cut alone +13.3% | +9.6% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 12 months to Mar 2023 |
| Kinder Brioss Italy · 2022 · 280 g → 270 g (−3.6%) | size only size cut alone +3.7% | +0.5% Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products · Eurostat HICP (IT) · 2022 average vs 2021 |
| Quality Street tub United Kingdom · 2022 · 650 g → 600 g (−7.7%) | size only size cut alone +8.3% | +6.3% Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery · ONS CPI (UK) · 2022 average vs 2021 |
| Milky Way Fun Size bars bag United States · 2021 · 11.24 oz → 10.65 oz (−5.2%) | size only size cut alone +5.5% | +4.5% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 12 months to Dec 2021 |
| Hershey's Kisses United States · 2020 · 18 oz → 16 oz (−11.1%) | size only size cut alone +12.5% | +3.2% Candy and chewing gum · BLS CPI-U (US) · 12 months to Mar 2020 |
Official series used
Each chocolate and candy case is matched to one official series for its country. EU series is chocolate and cocoa products; most of these cases are chocolate, but EU gum and sweets cases are matched to it too; Australia's CPI has no separate confectionery class, so AU cases use snacks and confectionery A broad match means no series exists for exactly this category, so the nearest wider one is used.
| Official series | Provider | Cases matched |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products DE:CP01185 | Eurostat HICP (DE) | 76 |
| Sugar, jam, honey, syrups, chocolate and confectionery UK:D7DC | ONS CPI (UK) | 50 |
| Candy and chewing gum CUUR0000SEFR02 | BLS CPI-U (US) | 14 |
| Snacks and confectionery AU:115501 · broad match | ABS CPI (AU) | 12 |
| Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products NL:CP01185 | Eurostat HICP (NL) | 8 |
| Confectionery, nuts and snacks NZ:CPIQ.SE901305 | Stats NZ CPI (NZ) | 8 |
| Confectionery CA:v41691032 | StatCan CPI (CA) | 2 |
| Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products IE:CP01185 | Eurostat HICP (IE) | 1 |
| Chocolate, cocoa and cocoa-based food products IT:CP01185 | Eurostat HICP (IT) | 1 |
Method and limits
Two measures per case. Size cut alone = old size ÷ new size − 1: what you pay more per unit if the shelf price did not change. Price per unit = (new price ÷ new size) ÷ (old price ÷ old size) − 1, from the shelf prices the source recorded. Official benchmark: the 12-month change of the matched series in the month the case was reported, or the annual-average change for cases with only a year, or the source’s own comparison period. Every case counts once and figures are medians; there is no spending weighting.
Limits. These are documented shrinks, not a random sample: sources report packs that got smaller, and the consumer agencies behind most priced cases usually report them when the price per unit rose. So the page shows how big the hidden rise is when chocolate and candy shrinkflation happens, not how common it is. Official indexes already count a smaller pack at the same price as a price rise when the item is in their sample. Full method, thresholds and data refresh: ShrinkRadar Index method.
Cite this page
ShrinkRadar, “ShrinkRadar Index: chocolate and candy hidden inflation”, https://shrinkradar.com/shrinkflation-index/chocolate-and-candy/, accessed 2026-11-05. Data: ShrinkRadar case library; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U; Eurostat HICP; Office for National Statistics CPI (Open Government Licence v3.0); Australian Bureau of Statistics CPI (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Canada CPI, Table 18-10-0004-01 (Statistics Canada Open Licence); Stats NZ CPI (CC BY 4.0).
More on chocolate and candy
- ShrinkRadar Index: all categories →Every category, country, month and year, with CSV downloads.
- Chocolate shrinkflation →Every documented case in one place, brand by brand.
- All Chocolate & Candy cases and tracked products →Size Facts, brands caught most often and products we check daily.
- shrinkflation-index.csv →Every Index figure, including this category, with case counts and a status column for thin rows.
Other categories in the Index
- Pasta, rice and meals +16.4% vs −0.7%
- Chips and snacks +19.5% vs +4.7%
- Dairy +11.1% vs +4.8%
- Breakfast cereal +25.0% vs +2.6%
- Laundry +14.5% vs +2.0%
- Coffee and tea +25.0% vs +11.6%
- Cookies and crackers +21.2% vs +1.3%
- Meat and fish +19.3% vs +3.0%
- Personal Care +27.9% vs +1.6%
- Soap, shampoo and body wash +21.4% vs +1.9%
- Dish soap and cleaners +11.1% vs +1.7%
- Juice and soft drinks +33.2% vs +5.0%
- Frozen Foods +16.9% vs +3.8%
- Baking goods and spreads +25.1% vs +2.8%
- Pet Food +17.6% vs +1.9%
- Bread and bakery +16.0% vs +1.6%
- Toilet Paper +29.4% vs +28.8%
- Health and supplements +15.2% vs +3.2%
- Ice Cream +9.5% vs +6.6%
- Paper Towels +25.8% vs +28.8%
Closest to a figure (priced cases with an official match now, of 5 needed): Baby 4, needs 1 more; Household 4, needs 1 more; Oral Care 4, needs 1 more; Tissues 4, needs 1 more; Feminine Care 3, needs 2 more; Shaving & Razors 2, needs 3 more; Cat Litter & Pet Supplies 1, needs 4 more; Deodorant 1, needs 4 more; Bags, Foil & Wrap 0, needs 5 more.