Bulk chocolate imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk chocolate by the United States reached $1.42 billion in 2024 (300.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.42B | 300.7K t |
| 2023 | $974.5M | 261.9K t |
| 2022 | $950.4M | 284.7K t |
| 2021 | $861.0M | 267.8K t |
| 2020 | $829.6M | 250.0K t |
| 2019 | $853.1M | 279.6K t |
| 2018 | $732.4M | 234.1K t |
| 2017 | $794.6M | 233.8K t |
Where the United States imports bulk chocolate from
Canada alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.06B | 75% |
| Belgium | $88.7M | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $86.6M | 6.1% |
| Ireland | $45.8M | 3.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $33.3M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $24.8M | 1.8% |
| France | $22.9M | 1.6% |
| Colombia | $9.6M | 0.7% |
| Serbia | $9.0M | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $5.8M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.71 per kg, close to the world average of $5.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk chocolate exports from the United States
The United States exported $514.7 million of bulk chocolate in 2024 (108.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $312.3M | 61% |
| Mexico | $142.0M | 28% |
| South Korea | $11.1M | 2.2% |
| China | $7.4M | 1.4% |
| Peru | $4.9M | 0.9% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $2.9M | 0.6% |
| El Salvador | $2.6M | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $2.0M | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1806.20: Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk chocolate imported by the United States?
The United States imported bulk chocolate worth $1.42 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 300.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk chocolate to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.06 billion), followed by Belgium (6%) and Mexico (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $5.09 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of bulk chocolate to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $794.6 million in 2017 to $1.42 billion in 2024, an increase of 78%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export bulk chocolate?
Yes. The United States exported $514.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $902.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk chocolate?
The HS code for bulk chocolate is subheading 1806.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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