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Netherlands Cocoa Paste Exports
In 2023, the amount of cocoa paste exported from the Netherlands expanded significantly to 227K tons, picking up by 10% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by -10.9% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 255K tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, cocoa paste exports soared to $1.1B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Cocoa Paste in Netherlands (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Germany | 98.8 | 128 | 88.2 | 73.3 | 73.6 | 81.7 | 81.2 | 164 | 207 | 177 | 262 |
| France | 76.6 | 99.4 | 60.9 | 51.6 | 71.3 | 56.7 | 57.3 | 59.8 | 196 | 72.3 | 248 |
| Belgium | 82.4 | 111 | 95.2 | 83.1 | 130 | 107 | 105 | 119 | 160 | 148 | 172 |
| Ukraine | 11.6 | 12.4 | 4.3 | 9.0 | 23.8 | 32.8 | 35.0 | 34.0 | 30.5 | 30.9 | 54.6 |
| Poland | 29.9 | 44.6 | 29.9 | 31.1 | 58.8 | 35.3 | 41.0 | 52.8 | 41.1 | 43.7 | 51.3 |
| Spain | 8.6 | 16.9 | 10.1 | 6.4 | 9.1 | 8.4 | 18.5 | 20.7 | 16.0 | 21.1 | 30.9 |
| Turkey | 9.9 | 16.7 | 13.7 | 17.9 | 34.2 | 12.9 | 11.5 | 17.1 | 29.4 | 22.1 | 23.7 |
| Italy | 17.0 | 25.5 | 24.9 | 29.7 | 29.5 | 16.5 | 16.3 | 11.3 | 17.8 | 18.8 | 19.4 |
| United Kingdom | 30.1 | 37.9 | 22.0 | 24.0 | 16.4 | 25.8 | 17.3 | 20.4 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 16.5 |
| Others | 128 | 174 | 168 | 190 | 171 | 159 | 148 | 186 | 169 | 158 | 173 |
| Total | 493 | 667 | 517 | 516 | 619 | 536 | 531 | 686 | 877 | 704 | 1,052 |
Exports by Country
Germany (52K tons), France (51K tons) and Belgium (38K tons) were the main destinations of cocoa paste exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 62% of total exports. Ukraine, Poland, Spain, Turkey, Italy and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for cocoa paste exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($262M), France ($248M) and Belgium ($172M), with a combined 65% share of total exports. Ukraine, Poland, Spain, Turkey, Italy and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.
Ukraine, with a CAGR of +16.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the cocoa paste price stood at $4,628 per ton (FOB, Netherlands), picking up by 36% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($5,043 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($3,268 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cocoa paste market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10821100 - Cocoa paste (excluding containing added sugar or other sweetening matter)
Country coverage:
- Netherlands
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the Netherlands
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
