
Mexico - Chocolate And Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Mexico's Chocolate Price Decreases Slightly to $4,122 per Ton Following Three Straight Months of Decline
Mexico Chocolate Import Price in December 2022
In December 2022, the chocolate price amounted to $4,122 per ton (CIF, Mexico), leveling off at the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2022 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,452 per ton. From February 2022 to December 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,187 per ton), while the price for Canada totaled $3,254 per ton.
From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.7%).
Mexico Chocolate Imports
In December 2022, overseas purchases of chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa decreased by -9% to 1.7K tons for the first time since September 2022, thus ending a two-month rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3% over the period from December 2021 to December 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when imports increased by 27% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.4K tons. From May 2022 to December 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, chocolate imports dropped to $7.1M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8% over the period from December 2021 to December 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 with an increase of 32% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $9.8M. From May 2022 to December 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Mexico Chocolate Imports by Country
In December 2022, the United States (1.6K tons) was the main supplier of chocolate to Mexico, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, chocolate imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (156 tons), tenfold. From December 2021 to December 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest.
In value terms, the United States ($6.5M) constituted the largest supplier of chocolate to Mexico, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($508K), with a 7.2% share of total imports. From December 2021 to December 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +1.6%.
Mexico's Cocoa Industry Sees Relief as Quality Improvements Boost Demand and Stabilize Prices
One of the main factors affecting the industry has been the oversupply of cocoa beans, which has led to a decrease in demand for cocoa products. This has caused a drop in prices, which in turn has impacted the profitability of cocoa farmers.
However, recent efforts by the Mexico Cocoa Foundation to promote the country's cocoa industry and improve the quality of cocoa beans have helped to boost demand for Mexican cocoa products. As a result of these efforts, the Mexican cocoa industry is now seeing some relief, with prices starting to stabilize. With the decrease in chocolate prices, there is hope that the industry will continue to grow and prosper in the coming months.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chocolate market in Mexico. 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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