U.S. - Cocoa Butter - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Report Update: May 1, 2024

U.S. - Cocoa Butter - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Single report
Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)
Subscription
Online access and download
from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Cocoa Butter Price in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Cocoa Butter Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
  2. Cocoa Butter Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  3. Cocoa Butter Imports in the United States
  4. Cocoa Butter Exports in the United States

Cocoa Butter Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average cocoa butter import price stood at $5,822 per ton in October 2023, picking up by 4% against the previous month. Over the period from October 2022 to October 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2023 an increase of 8.9% m-o-m. The import price peaked in October 2023.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($7,128 per ton) and Canada ($6,942 per ton), while the price for India ($4,904 per ton) and Indonesia ($5,446 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cocoa Butter Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

In October 2023, the average cocoa butter export price amounted to $6,455 per ton, stabilizing at the previous month. Over the period from October 2022 to October 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2023 when the average export price increased by 9.9% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $6,512 per ton, leveling off in the following month.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($7,362 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($6,366 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cocoa Butter Imports in the United States

In 2022, approx. 127K tons of cocoa butter were imported into the United States; jumping by 21% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cocoa butter imports rose remarkably to $583M in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction.

Import of Cocoa Butter in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Indonesia294242219172-16.4%
Malaysia162165123160-0.4%
Peru29.727.230.239.510.0%
Ghana4.70.314.136.097.1%
India51.223.729.030.3-16.0%
Netherlands13.09.319.423.221.3%
Mexico4.34.47.923.074.9%
Brazil56.147.342.922.7-26.0%
Canada2.620.519.122.0103.8%
Cote d'Ivoire14.96.65.617.24.9%
Ecuador3.95.42.710.438.7%
Colombia2.33.45.69.761.6%
Others35.37.412.316.2-22.9%
Total674562531583-4.7%

Top Suppliers of Cocoa Butter to the United States in 2022:

  1. Indonesia (36.8K tons)
  2. Malaysia (35.6K tons)
  3. Ghana (8.7K tons)
  4. Peru (8.6K tons)
  5. India (7.4K tons)
  6. Mexico (5.4K tons)
  7. Canada (4.6K tons)
  8. Brazil (4.6K tons)
  9. Cote d'Ivoire (3.8K tons)
  10. Netherlands (3.5K tons)
  11. Ecuador (2.4K tons)
  12. Colombia (2.2K tons)

Cocoa Butter Exports in the United States

In 2022, overseas shipments of cocoa butter increased by 2.2% to 18K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, cocoa butter exports amounted to $103M in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Export of Cocoa Butter in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada98.593.310097.0-0.5%
MalaysiaN/A0.10.22.4389.9%
Mexico1.00.91.12.230.1%
Others1.91.70.91.7-3.6%
Total10196.01031030.7%

Top Export Markets for Cocoa Butter from the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (17.0K tons)
  2. Malaysia (0.4K tons)
  3. Mexico (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cocoa butter 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 664 - Cocoa Butter

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
Store
Blog
Event
U.S. Cocoa Butter Price Bottoms at $4,511 per Ton
Oct 3, 2022
Eye 1127

In July 2022, the cocoa butter price per ton stood at $4,511, dropping by -5.2% against the previous month.

Cocoa Butter Price per Ton May 2022
Jul 21, 2022
Eye 1672

In May 2022, the cocoa butter price per ton amounted to $4,826 (CIF, US), remaining constant against the previous month. 

Which Country Imports the Most Cocoa Butter in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 1205

Global cocoa butter imports totaled X tons in 2016, dropping by -X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- how...

Which Country Exports the Most Cocoa Butter in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 2244

Global cocoa butter imports totaled X tons in 2016, dropping by -X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- how...

Cocoa Butter Market - the Netherlands Continues to Dominate Global Cocoa Butter Exports
Nov 25, 2016
Eye 1508

The global cocoa butter trade fluctuated mildly over the period under review. A slight drop in 2009 was followed by recovery in 2010 and another decline over 2011-2012. After increasing in 2013 and 2014, exports slightly decreased again in 2015, amount

Malaysia Shows Rapid Growth in the Global Cocoa Butter Trade
Aug 6, 2015
Eye 1865

Malaysia is one of the leaders in the global cocoa butter trade. In 2014, Malaysia exported X thousand tons of cocoa butter totaling X million USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was the U.S., where it supplied X% of its

U.S. Cocoa Butter Price Bottoms at $4,511 per Ton
Oct 3, 2022
Eye 1127

In July 2022, the cocoa butter price per ton stood at $4,511, dropping by -5.2% against the previous month.

Cocoa Butter Price per Ton May 2022
Jul 21, 2022
Eye 1672

In May 2022, the cocoa butter price per ton amounted to $4,826 (CIF, US), remaining constant against the previous month. 

Which Country Imports the Most Cocoa Butter in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 1205

Global cocoa butter imports totaled X tons in 2016, dropping by -X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- how...

Which Country Exports the Most Cocoa Butter in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 2244

Global cocoa butter imports totaled X tons in 2016, dropping by -X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- how...

Free Data: Cocoa Butter - United States