Cocoa paste trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cocoa paste was worth $8.16 billion in 2024, about 1.28 million tonnes. That is an increase of 141% since 2017, and up 78% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.16B | 1.28M t |
| 2023 | $4.59B | 1.19M t |
| 2022 | $4.03B | 1.21M t |
| 2021 | $4.10B | 1.19M t |
| 2020 | $3.69B | 1.14M t |
| 2019 | $3.48B | 1.17M t |
| 2018 | $3.26B | 1.05M t |
| 2017 | $3.38B | 1.06M t |
Top cocoa paste exporting countries
Cote d'Ivoire is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Germany. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 103 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.07B | 25% |
| Netherlands | $1.58B | 19% |
| Germany | $816.3M | 10% |
| Ghana | $702.0M | 8.6% |
| France | $311.8M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $302.3M | 3.7% |
| Cameroon | $296.5M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $288.9M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $199.5M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $194.9M | 2.4% |
| Ecuador | $173.9M | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $172.2M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (13%), the Netherlands (12%) and the United States (8%). 151 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.04B | 13% |
| Netherlands | $974.5M | 12% |
| United States | $619.4M | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $536.6M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $516.6M | 6.3% |
| France | $514.9M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $477.8M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $389.0M | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $242.7M | 3% |
| Russia | $192.1M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $170.9M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $165.7M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $9.93 per kg and Indonesia $4.85 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Product types under HS 1803
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1803: Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted. HS 1803 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cocoa paste?
Cote d'Ivoire exported $2.07 billion in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Germany (10%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cocoa paste?
Germany imported $1.04 billion in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (12%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cocoa paste?
It was worth $8.16 billion in 2024, about 1.28 million tonnes. That is an increase of 141% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 103 countries reported exports and 151 reported imports.
What is the average price of cocoa paste per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $9.93 per kg and Indonesia $4.85 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for cocoa paste?
The HS code for cocoa paste is heading 1803, in chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1803 page.
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