China - Cocoa Powder (Not Sweetened) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Cocoa Powder Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Cocoa Powder Price in China (CIF) - 2023
  2. Cocoa Powder Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  3. Cocoa Powder Imports in China
  4. Cocoa Powder Exports in China

Cocoa Powder Price in China (CIF) - 2023

The average cocoa powder import price stood at $3,210 per ton in June 2023, growing by 4.8% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 an increase of 9.8% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,292 per ton. From March 2023 to June 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($3,762 per ton), while the price for Ghana ($1,216 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Cocoa Powder Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average cocoa powder export price stood at $1,409 per ton in June 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 40% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $2,156 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($3,051 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($744 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cocoa Powder Imports in China

For the fourth year in a row, China recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cocoa powder (not sweetened), which increased by 0.9% to 53K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cocoa powder imports surged to $166M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +21.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +78.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Import of Cocoa Powder in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia34.842.558.573.128.1%
Indonesia18.518.935.141.130.5%
Singapore20.020.423.925.07.7%
Netherlands7.67.29.29.57.7%
Ghana3.64.26.56.823.6%
Cambodia1.00.60.30.4-26.3%
Others7.57.69.710.110.4%
Total93.010114316621.3%

Top Suppliers of Cocoa Powder to China in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (22.2K tons)
  2. Indonesia (14.7K tons)
  3. Singapore (7.2K tons)
  4. Ghana (3.9K tons)
  5. Netherlands (2.8K tons)
  6. Cambodia (0.8K tons)

Cocoa Powder Exports in China

In 2022, overseas shipments of cocoa powder (not sweetened) decreased by -10.6% to 10K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 12K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cocoa powder exports contracted modestly to $16M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 44%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $17M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Export of Cocoa Powder in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Thailand5538331,1491,76347.2%
Turkey8522,3522,1631,35916.8%
Russia5369459661,31034.7%
Chile1,0801,0771,3121,0900.3%
Philippines58355040082212.1%
Pakistan42174587780924.3%
India919594783753-6.4%
Iraq13430738469072.7%
Peru12668047168475.7%
Morocco17522034763453.6%
Uzbekistan35462557953714.9%
Croatia3393154503894.7%
Colombia2954021723475.6%
Others5,6397,6396,4775,012-3.9%
Total12,00517,28416,53016,19910.5%

Top Export Markets for Cocoa Powder from China in 2022:

  1. Turkey (927.5 tons)
  2. Chile (840.5 tons)
  3. Pakistan (653.8 tons)
  4. Thailand (634.2 tons)
  5. Russia (606.0 tons)
  6. Iraq (582.8 tons)
  7. Uzbekistan (508.9 tons)
  8. India (505.9 tons)
  9. Morocco (459.5 tons)
  10. Philippines (374.0 tons)
  11. Peru (354.0 tons)
  12. Croatia (348.0 tons)
  13. Colombia (255.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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  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
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  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
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Chinese Cocoa Powder Experiences Significant Price Increase, Reaching $3,210 per Ton
Aug 4, 2023
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In June 2023, the price of Cocoa Powder was $3,210 per ton (CIF, China), marking a 4.8% increase compared to the previous month.

Which Country Imports the Most Cocoa Powder in the World?
May 28, 2018
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In 2016, the global cocoa powder imports totaled X tons, rising by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from X>

Which Country Exports the Most Cocoa Powder in the World?
May 28, 2018
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In 2016, the global cocoa powder imports totaled X tons, rising by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from X>

Cocoa Powder Market - Global Exports of Cocoa Powder Stabilized After Three Years of Steady Decline
Dec 22, 2016
Eye 1988

From 2007 to 2011, global exports of cocoa powder displayed a robust growth trend, which switched to a steady decline until 2015. Exports amounted to X million USD in 2015.

Is the World Losing Its Sweet Tooth?
Aug 10, 2015
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The end of 2014 was marked by an unexpectedly sharp drop in cocoa consumption in the world. The European Cocoa Association recorded a decrease of between two and five percent, which was far below market forecasts.

Chinese Cocoa Powder Experiences Significant Price Increase, Reaching $3,210 per Ton
Aug 4, 2023
Eye 333

In June 2023, the price of Cocoa Powder was $3,210 per ton (CIF, China), marking a 4.8% increase compared to the previous month.

Which Country Imports the Most Cocoa Powder in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 905

In 2016, the global cocoa powder imports totaled X tons, rising by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from X>

Which Country Exports the Most Cocoa Powder in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 1469

In 2016, the global cocoa powder imports totaled X tons, rising by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from X>

Cocoa Powder Market - Global Exports of Cocoa Powder Stabilized After Three Years of Steady Decline
Dec 22, 2016
Eye 1988

From 2007 to 2011, global exports of cocoa powder displayed a robust growth trend, which switched to a steady decline until 2015. Exports amounted to X million USD in 2015.

Is the World Losing Its Sweet Tooth?
Aug 10, 2015
Eye 1364

The end of 2014 was marked by an unexpectedly sharp drop in cocoa consumption in the world. The European Cocoa Association recorded a decrease of between two and five percent, which was far below market forecasts.

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