World - Cocoa Beans - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Cocoa bean market: find new info secured by an Ai-driven market research platform. Info provide production, consumption, market size, companies, imports, exports, trade, and market prices. Here is a split by region, including EU, the U.S., China, Russia, the U.K., Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the reports.
Cocoa Bean - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cote d'Ivoire |
| 2 | Indonesia |
| 3 | Netherlands |
| 4 | Brazil |
| 5 | Germany |
In value terms, the largest cocoa bean markets worldwide were Cote d'Ivoire, Indonesia and the Netherlands, with a combined 39% share of the global market.
Among the main consuming countries, Cote d'Ivoire recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while cocoa bean market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Cocoa Bean Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Nigeria | 2035 | 2289 | 2291 | 6.1% |
| Cameroon | 2103 | 2145 | 2420 | 7.3% |
| Ecuador | 2262 | 2426 | 2524 | 5.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | 2138 | 2207 | 2789 | 14.2% |
| Belgium | 2986 | 2932 | 2826 | -2.7% |
| Netherlands | 2753 | 2634 | 2839 | 1.5% |
| Ghana | 2889 | 2877 | 2886 | -0.1% |
| Average | 2415 | 2429 | 2712 | 6.0% |
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Ghana ($2,886 per ton) and the Netherlands ($2,839 per ton), while Nigeria ($2,291 per ton) and Cameroon ($2,420 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Italy | 2602 | 2503 | 3040 | 8.1% |
| France | 2526 | 2646 | 2873 | 6.6% |
| Belgium | 2516 | 2632 | 2838 | 6.2% |
| Germany | 2588 | 2553 | 2747 | 3.0% |
| United States | 2385 | 2480 | 2723 | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | 2328 | 2449 | 2688 | 7.5% |
| Spain | 2282 | 2355 | 2686 | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | 2248 | 2288 | 2675 | 9.1% |
| Singapore | 2369 | 2381 | 2561 | 4.0% |
| Indonesia | 2210 | 2313 | 2542 | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | 2280 | 2355 | 2528 | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 2225 | 2307 | 2481 | 5.6% |
| Canada | 2122 | 2410 | 2458 | 7.6% |
| Average | 2358 | 2416 | 2690 | 6.8% |
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($3,040 per ton) and France ($2,873 per ton), while Canada ($2,458 per ton) and Turkey ($2,481 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Cocoa Bean - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Netherlands | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2 | -8.2% |
| Germany | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 19.9% |
| United States | 1 | 0.9 | 1 | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Belgium | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 103.4% |
In value terms, the Netherlands ($2B), Germany ($1.2B) and the United States ($1B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for 43% of global imports. Malaysia, Belgium, Indonesia, France, Turkey, the UK, Italy, Spain, Canada and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.
Belgium (+103.4% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Cocoa Bean - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Cote d'Ivoire | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 6.5% |
| Ghana | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.3 | -25.7% |
| Ecuador | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 10.8% |
| Belgium | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 8.2% |
| Cameroon | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 10.4% |
In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($3.7B) remains the largest cocoa bean supplier worldwide, comprising 40% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ghana ($1.3B), with a 15% share of global exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 8.8% share.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Cote d'Ivoire amounted to +6.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (-25.7% per year) and Ecuador (+10.8% per year).
Cocoa Bean - Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for cocoa bean worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Cocoa Bean - Top Companies
Changyang Yansongping Penggan Production & Marketing Specialty Cooperative, Henan Hua'an Dushi Agriculture Co.,Ltd., KYNDALYN PARK PTY LTD, Wonderful Orchards LLC, SELECT HARVESTS LIMITED, WEBSTER LIMITED, AROFA SL, LA PIEDRA REDONDA SL, Mariani Nut Company, Inc., MACADAMIA PROCESSING CO LTD, Candor-Ags, Inc., ALMENDRAS Y FRUTOS SECOS BONANY SL, COOPERATIVA AGRICOLA I SECCIO DE CREDIT DE LA SELVA DEL CAMP SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA CATALANA, Monte de Oro SA, Jiaocheng County Nongyichang Agriculture & Animal Husbandry Specialty Cooperativ e, Yichang Xiaoxihong Orange Specialty Cooperative, Hawaiian Orchards Royal L P, FRUTAS BORJA SL, Evans Farms GP, C.M.V. FARMS PTY. LTD.
Cocoa Bean - Product Coverage
- HS 1801 - Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted
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:
- USA
- 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
+ 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
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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:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- 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.
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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
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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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 EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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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
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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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, by Country, 2022–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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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)
- Consumption, by Country, 2024
- 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
- Yield 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)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area, by Country, 2024
- Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield, by Country: 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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