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Cocoa powder and cake market in MENA

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The cocoa powder and cake market in the MENA region showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2022. Starting at 103.4 thousand tons, market volume rose to 115.9 thousand tons in 2019 before a period of stabilization and a subsequent decline to 108.3 thousand tons by 2022. Domestic production followed a volatile path, falling sharply in 2020 and only partially recovering in the following years.

A significant rebound occurred in 2023, with the market expanding to 119.9 thousand tons. This recovery was supported by a concurrent 10.9% surge in imports to 111.8 thousand tons. The market operated against a backdrop of a severe global cocoa supply deficit, where exceptionally heavy rainfall and a viral disease in West Africa reduced worldwide cocoa output by 12.9% for the 2023/2024 season, creating tighter supplies and higher price pressures for chocolate manufacturers and consumers in the region.

Import volumes continued their upward trend into 2024, reaching 121.7 thousand tons. This growth was fueled by strong regional demand for chocolate-based confectionery and bakery products, which increased the need for alkalized cocoa powder. Furthermore, the MENA e-commerce sector's expansion, which grew by 30% in 2024, enhanced the digital sales channels for cocoa powder and related products.

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 MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 powder and cake in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cocoa powder and cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa powder and cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, cocoa powder and cake production in MENA reached its highest level at 14 087 t, marking a 7.5% increase from the previous year. However, production then fell sharply to 10 332 t in 2020, representing a 26.7% decline year-over-year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 24.1%, with an average annual decline rate of 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	7.5%	(26.7%)	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa powder and cake from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2019, cocoa powder and cake exports from MENA hit their lowest point at 0.5 K t, reflecting a 77.9% drop from the previous year. By contrast, exports surged to 2.9 K t in 2020, representing a dramatic 522.4% increase year-over-year. The difference between these peak and trough years was 6.2-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	77.3%	(77.9%)	522.4%	34.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, MENA exported cocoa powder and cake to numerous countries worldwide. Even the top three destinations—Free Zones, the United States, and Azerbaijan—collectively accounted for just 7.8% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2018, the value of cocoa powder and cake exports from MENA saw its largest increase at 50.8%. The following year, 2019, recorded a minor decline of 0.3%. By 2020, export values had risen to 8.6 million US dollars, up 44.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values grew by 116.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 29.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	50.8%	(0.3%)	44.1%	29.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, MENA's cocoa powder and cake exports in value terms were distributed across a broad range of trading partners. The three largest destinations—Free Zones (3.9% of export value), the United States (2.5%), and Azerbaijan (2.1%)—together represented only 8.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa powder and cake to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

Cocoa powder and cake imports into MENA grew for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 106.2 K t—a 3.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes expanded by 36.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.1%	10.7%	3.8%	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands (19.1% of import volumes), Spain (17.6%), and Malaysia (14.1%) were the leading suppliers of cocoa powder and cake to MENA. Together, these three countries accounted for 50.8% 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 MENA in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of cocoa powder and cake imports into MENA continued to rise for the third straight year in 2020, reaching 266.1 million US dollars—a significant 16.5% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values grew by 34.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	4.7%	16.5%	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, MENA's cocoa powder and cake imports in value terms came from a diverse array of partner countries. The top three suppliers—the Netherlands (18.9% of import value), Spain (15.5%), and Turkey (14.6%)—collectively represented 49.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io