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Cocoa butter market in Americas

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The cocoa butter market in the Americas opened the period at 405.3 thousand tonnes in 2018, supported by rising demand from the chocolate and personal care industries linked to growing middle-class populations. The market's scale was underscored by a North American valuation exceeding USD 830 million, with significant activity from state-owned and private companies.

Market volume increased to 425.9 thousand tonnes in 2019, then contracted to 367.2 thousand tonnes in 2020. A recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 444.3 thousand tonnes.

After a decline to 388.5 thousand tonnes in 2022, the market fell sharply to 293.6 thousand tonnes in 2023 as exports surged to 126.9 thousand tonnes. During this phase, global factors such as cocoa bean supplies from West Africa and corporate sustainability partnerships began shaping supply chain dynamics.

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 Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 butter in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cocoa butter, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa butter, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018, cocoa butter production in the Americas reached its peak at 409.8 thousand tons, marking a 4.1% increase. By 2020, production had declined to 395.7 thousand tons, reflecting a controlled decrease of 3.4% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	(0.0%)	(3.4%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of cocoa butter output in the Americas was $6.654 billion, showing a slight reduction of 2.7% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 17.4% drop, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 0.7%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 19.1%, averaging an annualized rate of 6.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.4%)	0.7%	(2.7%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa butter from Americas

Exports in kind, t

Exports of cocoa butter from the Americas experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 27,604 tons, reflecting a 26.9% decline. By 2020, exports surged to 52,672 tons, an abrupt increase of 90.8% from 2019, marking the highest volume and creating a 1.9-fold gap between these two years.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.4%)	(26.9%)	90.8%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Americas exported cocoa butter to a broad range of partners. The Netherlands accounted for 13.4% of exports in kind, Germany for 12.0%, and France for 2.2%, with these three countries together representing just 27.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cocoa butter exports from the Americas increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled $323.5 million, a rise of 12.6% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $274.1 million, which saw the largest decline of 13.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.6%)	4.8%	12.6%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms were distributed across a wide set of partner countries. The Netherlands contributed 13.4% of exports in value terms, Germany 11.4%, and Italy 2.6%, with these three jointly accounting for only 27.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa butter to Americas

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, the Americas imported 24,211 tons of cocoa butter, an intense drop of 44.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 53.8% decrease, while 2019 saw the largest increase of 31.6%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 66.4%, averaging an annualized rate of 30.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.8%)	31.6%	(44.8%)	(30.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Côte d'Ivoire formed the key group of partners for cocoa butter imports in kind to the Americas. Indonesia accounted for 21.7% of imports in kind, Malaysia for 12.5%, and Côte d'Ivoire for 7.7%, together representing 41.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year fall, imported cocoa butter volumes in the Americas increased. In 2020, import volume totaled $264.1 million, a modest increase of 4.3% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at $253.3 million, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 5.5% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.5%)	(0.2%)	4.3%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017 to 2020, cocoa butter was supplied to the Americas from many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Indonesia, Malaysia, and Côte d'Ivoire—together represented only 39.7% 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 Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io