Tight supplies of commodities including sugar and cocoa, plus global logistics problems could hit production of chocolate Easter bunnies, Germany’s confectioners warned on Thursday.

“The market for important raw materials has been swept empty, longtime logistics chains no longer function,” said Carsten Bernoth, chief executive of the German confectionery producers association (BDSI) in a statement.

“This could also have an impact on the upcoming Easter business such as production of chocolate rabbits because important raw materials, packing materials or transport capacity are lacking.”

High costs, demand having impact

He said chocolate makers are suffering from high world commodity prices for products