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Cocoa powder and cake market in the United States

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the U.S. cocoa powder and cake market grew steadily, with volume rising from 303.0 thousand tons to 344.5 thousand tons and value increasing from $793.3 million to $1,054.5 million. This expansion occurred during a period without major reported disruptions to supply or demand.

Market dynamics shifted in 2022 when the sector's value climbed to $1,158.4 million, driven by rising consumer health consciousness that boosted demand for cocoa powder's nutritional advantages. However, volume dipped slightly to 336.4 thousand tons that year. A more pronounced contraction followed in 2023, with volume falling to 287.1 thousand tons and value dropping to $1,038.4 million. This decline coincided with the early stages of global supply chain stress that would later trigger record cocoa prices.

By 2024, the market landscape was influenced by a surge in demand for organic and specialty cocoa powders, along with significant investments from major players like Barry Callebaut and Cargill in new product lines and sustainable sourcing. Concurrently, cocoa prices reached historic highs due to extreme weather, crop diseases, and supply shortages in key growing regions, adding cost pressure to the market.

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 the United States
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States 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 the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked fourth globally in cocoa powder and cake production.

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

Following two years of decline, cocoa powder and cake production in the United States rebounded in 2020. That year, output reached 185.6 thousand tons, marking an 8.2% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production overall decreased by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 171.5 thousand tons, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	(3.9%)	8.2%	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, the value of cocoa powder and cake production in the United States rose in 2020. Output was valued at 539.8 million US dollars, up 6.2% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 508.4 million US dollars, and the largest annual decline took place in 2018 at 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.1%)	(1.7%)	6.2%	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa powder and cake from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of decrease, cocoa powder and cake exports from the United States increased in 2020. Exports totaled 34.2 thousand tons, showing a solid gain of 18.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 28.8 thousand tons, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	(3.5%)	18.7%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and Mexico were the leading destinations for US cocoa powder and cake exports in volume terms, together accounting for 83.5% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, the value of cocoa powder and cake exports from the United States increased in 2020. Exports were valued at 99.6 million US dollars, which is 16.5% higher than in 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 85.5 million US dollars, and the largest annual decline took place in 2018 at 12.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.5%)	(1.2%)	16.5%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada and Mexico clearly dominated the partner structure for US cocoa powder and cake exports in value terms, while other countries together formed the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa powder and cake to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, the United States imported 154.3 thousand tons of cocoa powder and cake, indicating a modest loss of 8.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The largest annual decline was recorded in 2018 at 15.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.6%)	9.1%	(8.4%)	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Côte d'Ivoire, and Malaysia played the leading roles in cocoa powder and cake imports to the United States in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 36.0% of imports, Côte d'Ivoire for 16.4%, and Malaysia for 8.1%, jointly taking 60.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, imported cocoa powder and cake volumes in the United States totaled 389.5 million US dollars, showing a slight loss of 1.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 16.7%, equating to a 5.9% annualized rate. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 362.9 million US dollars, with the largest annual decline also in 2018 at 22.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.4%)	8.6%	(1.1%)	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Côte d'Ivoire, and Malaysia formed the core of cocoa powder and cake imports to the United States in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 38.7% of imports, Côte d'Ivoire for 14.9%, and Malaysia for 8.0%, together taking 61.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io