Cocoa beans exports from the Republic of the Congo: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cocoa beans by the Republic of the Congo reached $90.5 million in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). That is 171% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $90.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $42.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $45.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 4.3K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo exports cocoa beans to
Netherlands alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $49.7M | 55% |
| Indonesia | $16.8M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $16.3M | 18% |
| France | $4.1M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| Serbia | $809K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $466K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $401K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $385K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $133K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, close to the world average of $5.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo cocoa beans exports (HS 1801): 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 1801: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa beans exported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo exported cocoa beans worth $90.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 171% on 2023.
Which countries buy cocoa beans from the Republic of the Congo?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($49.7 million), followed by Indonesia (19%) and Malaysia (18%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average export price of cocoa beans per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cocoa beans from the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $90.5 million in 2024, an increase of 867%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa beans?
The HS code for cocoa beans is heading 1801. In the Republic of the Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1801.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1801 page.
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