
U.S. - Cocoa Beans - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
U.S. Cocoa Bean Price Regains Momentum, Reaching $2,642 per Ton
U.S. Cocoa Bean Import Price per Ton July 2022
In July 2022, the cocoa bean price per ton amounted to $2,642 (CIF, US), rising by 3.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2022 an increase of 6.5% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,741 per ton. From March 2022 to July 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2022, the countries with the highest prices were the Dominican Republic ($3,111 per ton) and Congo ($2,879 per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($2,349 per ton) and Ecuador ($2,369 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Cocoa Bean Imports
In July 2022, approximately 18K tons of cocoa beans were imported into the United States; waning by -62.3% against the month before. In general, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 85% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 56K tons in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to July 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, cocoa bean imports shrank rapidly to $48M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 78% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $149M in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to July 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
U.S. Cocoa Bean Imports by Country
Cote d'Ivoire (6.8K tons), Ecuador (4.9K tons) and Ghana (2.1K tons) were the main suppliers of cocoa bean imports to the United States, with a combined 75% share of total imports. the Dominican Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +67.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest cocoa bean suppliers to the United States were Cote d'Ivoire ($18M), Ecuador ($12M) and Ghana ($5.5M), together accounting for 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Dominican Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Congo, which together accounted for a further 20%.
Among the main suppliers, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +67.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cocoa bean market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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