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World - Cocoa Beans - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Top 10 Import Markets for Cocoa Bean in the World

When it comes to the global trade of cocoa beans, there are several countries that stand out as major import markets. These countries play a crucial role in the supply chain of cocoa beans, which are the key ingredient in chocolate production. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top 10 countries by import value of cocoa beans, as well as key statistics and market trends.

1. Netherlands - $2.2 Billion USD in 2023

The Netherlands tops the list as the world's largest importer of cocoa beans, with an import value of $2.2 billion USD in 2023. The country has a strong reputation for its chocolate and confectionery industry, making it a key player in the global cocoa bean market.

2. Malaysia - $1.5 Billion USD in 2023

Malaysia takes the second spot on the list, with an import value of $1.5 billion USD in 2023. The country's growing demand for cocoa beans is driven by its expanding chocolate market, as well as its use in other food and beverage products.

3. Germany - $1.3 Billion USD in 2023

Germany is another major player in the global cocoa bean market, with an import value of $1.3 billion USD in 2023. The country's strong economy and large chocolate industry make it a significant importer of cocoa beans.

4. Belgium - $996.9 Million USD in 2023

Belgium ranks fourth on the list, with an import value of $996.9 million USD in 2023. The country is known for its high-quality chocolate and confectionery products, making it a key destination for cocoa bean imports.

5. United States - $769.3 Million USD in 2023

The United States is the fifth largest importer of cocoa beans, with an import value of $769.3 million USD in 2023. The country's chocolate industry is one of the largest in the world, driving its demand for cocoa beans.

6. Indonesia - $582.1 Million USD in 2023

Indonesia is another significant player in the global cocoa bean market, with an import value of $582.1 million USD in 2023. The country's growing chocolate industry and increasing consumer demand for chocolate products are driving its imports of cocoa beans.

7. France - $459.0 Million USD in 2023

France ranks seventh on the list, with an import value of $459.0 million USD in 2023. The country is known for its high-quality chocolate and pastry products, making it a key importer of cocoa beans.

8. Canada - $359.2 Million USD in 2023

Canada is the eighth largest importer of cocoa beans, with an import value of $359.2 million USD in 2023. The country's chocolate market is growing, driving its demand for cocoa beans in recent years.

9. Italy - $325.8 Million USD in 2023

Italy ranks ninth on the list, with an import value of $325.8 million USD in 2023. The country's chocolate and confectionery industry is a significant driver of its cocoa bean imports.

10. Turkey - $315.1 Million USD in 2023

Turkey rounds out the top 10 list of the world's best import markets for cocoa beans, with an import value of $315.1 million USD in 2023. The country's growing chocolate market and increasing consumer demand for chocolate products are fueling its imports of cocoa beans.

Overall, these top 10 countries play a critical role in the global cocoa bean market, driving demand and shaping market trends. As the chocolate industry continues to expand worldwide, these countries will likely remain key import markets for cocoa beans in the coming years.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cocoa bean market. 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:

  • FCL 661 - Cocoa beans

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    21. Yield, 2012–2024
    22. Production, By Country, 2024
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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