Cocoa butter exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $925.8 million of cocoa butter in 2024 (134.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $925.8M | 134.2K t |
| 2023 | $752.4M | 151.3K t |
| 2022 | $510.3M | 123.2K t |
| 2021 | $460.8M | 94.8K t |
| 2020 | $479.3M | 87.3K t |
| 2019 | $485.3M | 92.8K t |
| 2018 | $503.0M | 98.0K t |
| 2017 | $619.2M | 114.4K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports cocoa butter to
Most of it went to Netherlands (28%), Germany (27%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $256.8M | 28% |
| Germany | $245.9M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $139.1M | 15% |
| France | $122.1M | 13% |
| Spain | $43.2M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $30.5M | 3.3% |
| Ukraine | $15.7M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $10.8M | 1.2% |
| Estonia | $10.3M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $9.6M | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.90 per kg, 37% below the world average of $10.99, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa butter imports to Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported cocoa butter worth $223 thousand (54 tonnes). Belgium alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $152K | 68% |
| Malaysia | $71K | 32% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire cocoa butter exports (HS 1804): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1804: Cocoa; butter, fat and oil.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa butter exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported cocoa butter worth $925.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 132 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa butter from Cote d'Ivoire?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($256.8 million), followed by Germany (27%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa butter per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.90 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $10.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cocoa butter from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $619.2 million in 2017 to $925.8 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $592.0 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import cocoa butter?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $223 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Malaysia and France. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $925.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa butter?
The HS code for cocoa butter is heading 1804. In Cote d'Ivoire all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1804.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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