Netherlands: Cocoa Paste Market 2025

Cocoa Paste Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch cocoa paste market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +44.5% against 2018 indices. Cocoa paste consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cocoa Paste Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cocoa paste production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Cocoa Paste Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of cocoa paste increased by 32% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +61.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cocoa paste exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +65.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 35%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of cocoa paste exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 66% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for cocoa paste exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 64% of total exports. Poland, Ukraine, Turkey, Russia, Italy, Spain, Singapore, the UK, China and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +14.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cocoa paste export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Russia ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cocoa Paste Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of cocoa paste increased by 2.3% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +64.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cocoa paste imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +47.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) constituted the largest cocoa paste supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, cocoa paste imports from Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ghana (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Cote d'Ivoire totaled +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (+3.9% per year) and Germany (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cocoa paste to the Netherlands, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Cote d'Ivoire stood at +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (+3.8% per year) and Germany (+4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cocoa paste import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 11%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Ghana ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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