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Cocoa beans market in South-eastern Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"South-eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the cocoa beans market in South-eastern Asia experienced significant fluctuations. The market volume grew slightly to over 1.4 million tonnes in 2019, a period marked by stable export prices from Indonesia, a major regional producer. This stability was upended in 2020 when the market contracted sharply to 1.27 million tonnes. This decline coincided with a collapse in Indonesian export prices to $0.36 per kg, indicating severe market disruptions that likely constrained trade and consumption.

A recovery followed from 2021 onward as export prices rebounded to levels above $2.50 per kg. This price restoration supported a market rebound to 1.38 million tonnes in 2021. After a minor stabilization in 2022, the market volume reached its period peak of 1.45 million tonnes in 2023, reflecting a return to more stable trading conditions and sustained demand within the region.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in South-eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam 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 Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam 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 cocoa beans in South-eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cocoa beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cocoa bean production in South-eastern Asia has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 733.0 thousand tons of cocoa beans, which represents a 2.0% decrease from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production actually grew by 22.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 776.4 thousand tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 3.7%, while the largest increase was seen in 2018, when production surged by 29.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.6%	(3.7%)	(2.0%)	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa beans from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The market for cocoa bean exports from South-eastern Asia experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 3.2-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low point in 2018. In 2020, South-eastern Asia exported 104.2 thousand tons of cocoa beans, marking a substantial increase of 198.4% compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 33.9 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 69.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(69.0%)	3.2%	198.4%	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cocoa bean exports from South-eastern Asia in monetary terms have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 336 million US dollars, reflecting a gradual loss of 5.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 11.9%, with an average annual decline rate of 4.1%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 439 million US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with an 18.8% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, up by 15.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	(18.8%)	(5.7%)	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa beans to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, cocoa bean imports into South-eastern Asia declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 643.9 thousand tons, showing a modest reduction of 6.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 15.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 691.9 thousand tons, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 16.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.2%	7.0%	(6.9%)	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Ecuador were the leading sources of cocoa bean imports into South-eastern Asia in volume terms. Côte d'Ivoire accounted for 24.0% of imports, Ghana for 16.7%, and Ecuador for 15.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 55.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of cocoa beans into South-eastern Asia have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region imported a total of 1 706 million US dollars worth of cocoa beans, up by 4.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 24.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.0%	6.2%	4.8%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Ecuador remained the principal suppliers of cocoa beans to South-eastern Asia in value terms. Côte d'Ivoire accounted for 23.9% of import value, Ghana for 16.9%, and Ecuador for 15.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 56.3% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io