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Chocolate and cocoa products market in Western Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The chocolate and cocoa products market in Western Asia saw its consumption volume increase from 458 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 526 thousand tonnes in 2023, with a peak of 537 thousand tonnes in 2020. Market value followed a steeper trajectory, rising from US$2.8 billion to US$3.6 billion over the same period, indicating significant price pressures in later years.

A major driver of the 2023 value jump was a global shortage of cocoa beans caused by adverse weather and crop diseases in West Africa, the world's primary cocoa-growing region. Supply chain disruptions further tightened availability, pushing up raw material costs and chocolate prices. In 2024, the supply crisis persisted, leading to processing plant stoppages and prompting large confectionery companies to secure their cocoa needs in advance. Concurrently, health benefit studies and new e‑commerce platforms emerged, shaping consumer access and preferences.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chocolate and cocoa products in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chocolate and cocoa products, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chocolate and cocoa products, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Chocolate and cocoa products production in Western Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 287.6 thousand tons, marking a 25.8% year-over-year rise. Production grew by 37.5% between 2017 and 2020, translating to an annualized rate of 11.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 198.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.4%)	15.5%	25.8%	11.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Western Asia's chocolate and cocoa products production value has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 2 050 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp 48.1% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 76.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.6%	0.4%	48.1%	20.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chocolate and cocoa products from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Western Asia's chocolate and cocoa products exports declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 164.8 thousand tons, representing a significant 17.4% reduction from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 199.6 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 23.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	23.3%	(17.4%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, chocolate and cocoa products exports from Western Asia were not concentrated on a few key markets. Libya (2.6% of exports in kind), the United States (2.5%), and Egypt (2.4%) together accounted for only 7.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of gains, chocolate and cocoa products shipments from Western Asia declined. In 2020, the region exported 1 175 million US dollars worth of these products, down by 2.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 32.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 209 million US dollars, while the largest increase of 27.0% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.0%	7.1%	(2.8%)	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for chocolate and cocoa products exports from Western Asia in value terms was quite broad. The United States (4.1% of exports in value terms), Libya (2.2%), and Egypt (1.9%) together represented only 8.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chocolate and cocoa products to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, chocolate and cocoa products imports to Western Asia declined. In 2020, imports totaled 413.8 thousand tons, down by 3.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 426.9 thousand tons, while the largest increase of 11.1% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.1%	1.2%	(3.1%)	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, imports in kind of chocolate and cocoa products to Western Asia were spread relatively evenly. Russia (13.4% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (6.7%), and Italy (6.1%) jointly accounted for only 26.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, chocolate and cocoa products imports to Western Asia declined. In 2020, imports totaled 2 261 million US dollars, marking a 13.0% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 2 597 million US dollars, while the largest increase of 9.5% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.5%	2.9%	(13.0%)	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, chocolate and cocoa products imports to Western Asia involved many countries. Even the largest destinations — Russia, Italy, and the Netherlands — together represented only 25.2% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io