U.S. - Cocoa Butter - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Cocoa Butter - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Cocoa Butter Prices in the United States

U.S. Cocoa Butter Import Price per Ton in July 2022

In July 2022, the cocoa butter price per ton amounted to $4.5K (CIF, US), with a decrease of -5.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 when the average import price increased by 4% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $5.0K per ton. From March 2022 to July 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($4.8K per ton) and Canada ($4.8K per ton), while the price for Ghana ($4.2K per ton) and Peru ($4.2K per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

U.S. Cocoa Butter Imports

In July 2022, approximately 11K tons of cocoa butter were imported into the United States; falling by -14.6% compared with June 2022 figures. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from January 2022 to July 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.5% over the last six-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2022 figures, imports increased by +79.6% against February 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 52% against the previous month.

In value terms, cocoa butter imports declined remarkably to $48M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from January 2022 to July 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5% over the last six-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2022 figures, imports decreased by -19.0% against June 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 50% m-o-m.

U.S. Cocoa Butter Imports by Country

Malaysia (4.2K tons), Indonesia (2.6K tons) and Ghana (780 tons) were the main suppliers of cocoa butter imports to the United States, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the biggest increases were in Malaysia (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($18M), Indonesia ($12M) and Ghana ($3.3M) appeared to be the largest cocoa butter suppliers to the United States, together comprising 70% of total imports.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +21.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cocoa butter market in the U.S.. 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 664 - Cocoa Butter

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    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. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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U.S. Cocoa Butter Price Bottoms at $4,511 per Ton
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Cocoa Butter Price per Ton May 2022
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In May 2022, the cocoa butter price per ton amounted to $4,826 (CIF, US), remaining constant against the previous month. 

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Which Country Exports the Most Cocoa Butter in the World?
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Malaysia Shows Rapid Growth in the Global Cocoa Butter Trade
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Oct 3, 2022
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In July 2022, the cocoa butter price per ton stood at $4,511, dropping by -5.2% against the previous month.

Cocoa Butter Price per Ton May 2022
Jul 21, 2022
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In May 2022, the cocoa butter price per ton amounted to $4,826 (CIF, US), remaining constant against the previous month. 

Top 10 Import Markets for Cocoa Butter
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Explore the top 10 countries leading global import markets for cocoa butter in 2023. Learn about the key players and their import values.

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