Cocoa beans
Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Showing cumulative 2018–2023 values for top 50 trading nations.
About Cocoa beans Trade Data
This page tracks global trade flows for Cocoa beans (FAO code 661) across the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Cumulative export value for 2018–2023 reached $57.7B, while global imports totaled $61.6B. The scale of this tariff-sensitive commodity matters because shifts in US import duties, Section 301 actions, or bilateral free trade agreements can move prices and supply lines in weeks rather than years.
Belgium leads global exports of Cocoa beans, while Netherlands (Kingdom of the) is the largest importer. On the US side, closely related products typically classify under HTS Chapter 18, where duty rates depend on the exact 8- or 10-digit subheading. Trade balance between exporting and importing nations reveals structural dependencies that tariff policy can either reinforce or disrupt.
Use this data to benchmark supplier countries, estimate market concentration, and anticipate how tariff changes ripple through Cocoa beans supply chains. All figures come from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL), converted from FAO 1000 USD reporting units to USD. Combine the trend table, top exporter/importer rankings, and the linked US HTS chapter to build a complete picture of where Cocoa beans moves, how much is traded, and what tariffs apply at the US border.
Trade Trend (2019–2023)
| Year | Total Exports (top 50 countries) | Total Imports (top 50 countries) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1.7B | $9.5B |
| 2020 | $1.5B | $10.3B |
| 2021 | $1.7B | $11.0B |
| 2022 | $1.6B | $9.1B |
| 2023 | $1.7B | $10.9B |
Top Exporters (2023)
| # | Country | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | $691.8M |
| 2 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | $594.0M |
| 3 | Malaysia | $260.7M |
| 4 | Indonesia | $46.9M |
| 5 | United States of America | $31.5M |
| 6 | Germany | $25.6M |
| 7 | Italy | $6.0M |
| 8 | Canada | $5.5M |
| 9 | Türkiye | $4.5M |
| 10 | France | $3.7M |
Top Importers (2023)
| # | Country | Import Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | $2.4B |
| 2 | Malaysia | $1.5B |
| 3 | Germany | $1.3B |
| 4 | Belgium | $976.9M |
| 5 | United States of America | $804.1M |
| 6 | Indonesia | $732.3M |
| 7 | France | $476.9M |
| 8 | Canada | $359.2M |
| 9 | Italy | $320.0M |
| 10 | Türkiye | $315.1M |
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Source: FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL). Data covers the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Values in USD (converted from 1000 USD units). Years: 2018–2023.
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