U.S. - Cocoa Beans - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Cocoa Beans - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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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.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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.


Product coverage:
• FCL 661 - Cocoa beans
Country coverage:
• United States

Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
2. How to load your idle production capacity
3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
4. How to increase your profit margins
5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
7. How to outsource production to other countries
8. How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
5.4
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.5
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1
PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2007-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2007-2022
Figure 8:
Market Forecast To 2030
Figure 9:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 14:
Yield And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Area Harvested, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Yield, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 28:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 34:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 35:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 36:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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