Cocoa Value Chain Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Global Cocoa Value Chain Industry Report Covers A Detailed Supply Chain Analysis and Value Chain Analysis of the Cocoa Bean Industry At A Global Level. A Typical Cocoa Beans Value Chain System Involves the Operation of Five Major Segments: Cocoa Bean Production, Sourcing and Trading, Marketing, Processing, Distribution, and Retailing To the Final Consumers. Stakeholders Across the Value Chain, The Price Margin At Each Stakeholder Level, and Issues Prevalent in the Cocoa Beans Value Chain are Also Provided in the Report.

Cocoa Value Chain Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Cocoa Beans Value Chain Analysis Market Size

Cocoa Beans Value Chain Analysis Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Market Size (2025) USD 15.04 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 16.85 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 2.30 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market Europe

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Cocoa Beans Value Chain Analysis Market Analysis

The Cocoa Beans Market size is estimated at USD 15.04 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 16.85 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 2.30% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • According to the International Cocoa Organization (2022), cocoa is produced between 10° north and 10° south of the Equator, with the three largest producing countries being Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Ecuador. Africa leads cocoa production worldwide, accounting for 75% of the global output in 2022-2023. Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana are the primary contributors, collectively responsible for over 55% of global production according to the FAOSTAT data. The Netherlands remained the world's leading importer of cocoa beans, importing 770 thousand metric tons in 2023, up from 690 thousand metric tons in 2022. Malaysia followed with 533 thousand metric tons in 2023, as per ITC Trade Map. The Netherlands' position in cocoa imports results from its role as a major chocolate processing and distribution center, with multiple large-scale cocoa processing facilities that convert raw beans into cocoa butter, powder, and chocolate.
  • The global cocoa bean market experienced growth from the chocolate industry, primarily due to increased demand for premium, single-origin, and certified chocolates. The 2022 Cocoa Barometer reported that major chocolate manufacturers, including Nestle, Mondelez, Mars, Hershey, Lindt & Sprungli, and Ferrero, consumed over 1.7 million metric tons of cocoa in 2020-2021, representing 40% of global cocoa production during that period.
  • The cocoa supply chain operates through multiple channels. Small traders purchase cocoa beans directly from individual farmers. These small buyers then sell to wholesalers, who subsequently supply exporters. Alternatively, farmers' cooperatives sell directly to exporters or handle exports themselves. Despite significant growth in the cocoa sector, supply-side risks may limit industry expansion. The sector faces ongoing challenges, including price volatility and income inequality across the value chain. Addressing these issues requires collaboration among industry stakeholders, including governments, standard-setting bodies, development organizations, and private companies, to ensure equitable distribution of benefits from increasing cocoa demand throughout the value chain.

   

Cocoa Beans Value Chain Analysis Market News

  • September 2024: The Rainforest Alliance has set a target to reach 100 million farmers and workers worldwide by 2030, with an emphasis on sustainable cocoa production and deforestation-free supply chains. The organization conducted a stakeholder workshop in Nigeria to discuss strategies for implementing sustainable practices and ensuring compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation. Currently, more than 50% of Nigeria's cocoa production meets the Rainforest Alliance sustainable agriculture standard.
  • August 2024: The Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) developed and released two new cocoa varieties, VTL CH I and VTL CH II, to enhance cocoa cultivation in India. These varieties contain high fat and nutrient content, with VTL CH II demonstrating resistance to black pod rot.
  • October 2024: Guan Chong Berhad (GCB), a Malaysian cocoa producer, inked a deal to acquire a 25% stake in Côte d'Ivoire's Transcao. This move follows GCB's recent launch of a 60,000 metric tons cocoa grinding facility in Côte d'Ivoire, with the intent to bolster local cocoa processing and streamline supply chains.

Cocoa Beans Value Chain Analysis Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS

  • 4.1 Supply Chain Structure
  • 4.2 Stakeholders in the Supply Chain
  • 4.3 Issues with Supply Chain Structure

5. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

  • 5.1 Value Chain Structure
  • 5.2 Price Markups in the Value Chain
  • 5.3 Stakeholders in the Value Chain
  • 5.4 Issues with Value Chain Structure

6. OPPORTUNITIES

7. CHALLENGES

8. USE OF TECHNOLOGIES AND AI IN THE INDUSTRY

9. INPUT MARKET ANALYSIS

10. DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS ANALYSIS

11. GEOPOLITICAL IMPACT

12. MARKET SENTIMENT ANALYSIS

13. PESTLE ANALYSIS

14. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Cocoa Beans Value Chain Analysis Industry Segmentation

A value chain encompasses sequential steps that transform raw materials into finished products, from initial design through final delivery to customers. Each step adds value through sourcing, manufacturing, and marketing activities. The cocoa industry's value chain consists of five primary segments such as production, sourcing and trading, marketing, processing, and distribution to end consumers through retail channels. The report analyzes the global cocoa industry's supply chain and value chain, including detailed assessments of stakeholder roles, price margins at each level, and challenges within the value chain system.

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Cocoa Beans Value Chain Analysis Market Research FAQs

How big is the Cocoa Beans Market?

The Cocoa Beans Market size is expected to reach USD 15.04 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 2.30% to reach USD 16.85 billion by 2030.

What is the current Cocoa Beans Market size?

In 2025, the Cocoa Beans Market size is expected to reach USD 15.04 billion.

Which is the fastest growing region in Cocoa Beans Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Cocoa Beans Market?

In 2025, the Europe accounts for the largest market share in Cocoa Beans Market.

What years does this Cocoa Beans Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Cocoa Beans Market size was estimated at USD 14.69 billion. The report covers the Cocoa Beans Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Cocoa Beans Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Cocoa Beans Value Chain Analysis Industry Report

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