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Ghana: Chocolate Market 2024

Chocolate Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian chocolate market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chocolate Production in Ghana

In value terms, chocolate production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Chocolate production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Chocolate Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2022, overseas shipments of chocolate and cocoa products increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chocolate exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for chocolate exports from Ghana, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the key foreign market for chocolate and cocoa products exports from Ghana.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chocolate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to X% per year.

Chocolate Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, purchases abroad of chocolate and cocoa products decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chocolate imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chocolate to Ghana, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chocolate imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chocolate and cocoa products to Ghana, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chocolate import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chocolate and cocoa products in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were China, the United States and Russia, together accounting for 32% of global consumption. Germany, Pakistan, Indonesia, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, Mexico, the UK and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

What are the largest producers of chocolate and cocoa products in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China, the United States and Germany, together accounting for 32% of global production. Russia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Italy, Bangladesh, Brazil, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Mexico and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of chocolate and cocoa products to Ghana?

In value terms, Turkey constituted the largest supplier of chocolate and cocoa products to Ghana, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China, with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.2% share.

What are the leading importers of chocolate and cocoa products from Ghana?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates remains the key foreign market for chocolate and cocoa products exports from Ghana.

What is the average export price for chocolate and cocoa products in Ghana?

The average chocolate export price stood at $2,552 per ton in 2022, falling by -15% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for chocolate and cocoa products in Ghana?

The average chocolate import price stood at $2,721 per ton in 2022, rising by 3.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chocolate market in Ghana. 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:

Prodcom 10821400 - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Prodcom 10822130 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars > 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, g ranular or other bulk form, in containers or immediate packings of a content > 2 kg, containing . .18 % by weight of
Prodcom 10822150 - Chocolate milk crumb containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
Prodcom 10822170 - Chocolate flavour coating containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
Prodcom 10822190 - Food preparations containing <18 % of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg (excluding chocolate flavour coating, chocolate milk crumb)
Prodcom 10822233 - Filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars consisting of a centre (including of cream, liqueur or fruit paste, excluding chocolate biscuits)
Prodcom 10822235 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars with added cereal, fruit or nuts (excluding filled, chocolate biscuits)
Prodcom 10822239 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars (excluding filled, with added cereal, fruit or nuts, chocolate biscuits)
Prodcom 10822243 - Chocolates (including pralines) containing alcohol (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars)
Prodcom 10822245 - Chocolates (excluding those containing alcohol, in blocks, s labs or bars)
Prodcom 10822253 - Filled chocolate confectionery (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
Prodcom 10822255 - Chocolate confectionery (excluding filled, in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
Prodcom 10822260 - Sugar confectionery and substitutes therefor made from sugar substitution products, containing cocoa (including chocolate nougat) (excluding white chocolate)
Prodcom 10822270 - Chocolate spreads
Prodcom 10822280 - Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages
Prodcom 10822290 - Food products with cocoa (excluding cocoa paste, butter, p owder, blocks, slabs, bars, liquid, paste, powder, granular, o ther bulk form in packings > 2 kg, to make beverages, c hocolate spreads)

Country coverage:

Ghana

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ghana
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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