23 23
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Volumes, thousand tons 314 312 367 404 430
Net sales, SEK million 4,891 5,315 6,117 7,354 7,611
Operating profit, SEK million 460 553 664 735 747
Operating profit per kilo, SEK 1.46 1.77 1.81 1.82 1.74
Solutions
Our solutions within Chocolate & Confectionery Fats
continue to cover a wide range of product applications,
including chocolate fats and compound fats for coating
and molding, filling fats, barrier fats and spreads.
Trends
Some of the major global trends are individualization,
consciousness, premiumization, lifestyles and seamless
experience. In the course of 2018, we have launched
our new trend presentation which was very well
received by our customers globally.
New products
During the year, we have launched a global filling
fats campaign. Our tailor-made filling fats give our
customers great opportunities to work with new
characteristics,
flavors and textures, and enable them
to create pralines, truffles, bars, filled tablets, nougat,
and wafer fillings for consumers constantly on the
lookout for new chocolate products that are tastier,
healthier and more natural. The campaign has resulted
in a significantly increased demand from both existing
and new customers.
Future growth
According to Euromonitor, the global chocolate and
confectionery market is expected to grow with 2–3
percent per year, with higher numbers predicted for
emerging markets. With new products and solutions
driven by our co-development approach, we are well
positioned to grow with and above the market.
Volumes
(19% of Group total)
(Thousand tons)
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
500
400
300
200
100
0
430
404
367
312
314
Operating profit
(36% of Group total)
(SEK million)
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
747
735
664
553
460
Operating profit per kilo
(SEK)
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2.10
1.80
1.50
1.20
0.90
0.60
0.30
0.00
1.74
1.82
1,81
1,77
1.46