Japan: Market for Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar) 2025

Market Size for Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar) in Japan

The Japanese cocoa powder with sugar market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible slump. Cocoa powder with sugar consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar) in Japan

In value terms, cocoa powder with sugar production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. Cocoa powder with sugar production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar)

Exports from Japan

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of cocoa powder (containing added sugar) increased by 524% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cocoa powder with sugar exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 385% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for cocoa powder with sugar exports from Japan, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, cocoa powder with sugar exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +85.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+32.2% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-0.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for cocoa powder (containing added sugar) exports from Japan, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +63.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+1.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+20.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cocoa powder with sugar export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -22.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cocoa Powder (Containing Added Sugar)

Imports into Japan

In 2021, approx. X tons of cocoa powder (containing added sugar) were imported into Japan; approximately equating 2020 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cocoa powder with sugar imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of cocoa powder with sugar imports to Japan, with a combined 82% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Singapore and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +203.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest cocoa powder with sugar suppliers to Japan, together comprising 81% of total imports. Singapore and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +219.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cocoa powder with sugar import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Singapore ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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