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Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste market in Asia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

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 market volume for cocoa shells, husks, skins, and other cocoa waste in Asia grew from 279.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 310.3 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion occurred through a pattern of advances and retreats: a rise in 2019, a slight dip in 2020, a stronger recovery in 2021, a contraction in 2022, and a new peak reached in 2023.

Domestic production of these cocoa by-products followed a similar trajectory, increasing from 268.4 thousand tons to 306.6 thousand tons across the same six-year span.

In 2024, the global cocoa bean sector, which directly influences the supply of its waste products, faced severe supply constraints. A significant harvest decline in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana—the world's largest producers—driven by drought, crop disease, and the El Niño weather phenomenon, triggered a historic spike in cocoa bean prices. Concurrently, new European Union labeling rules for cocoa content came into force, affecting compliance for exporters, while the entry of a major new player, Malaysia's Guan Chong Berhad, into West African cocoa processing marked a shift in the industry's structure.

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 Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 shells, husks, skins and waste in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's production of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste declined after two years of growth. In 2020, production stood at 278.9 thousand tonnes, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 279.2 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 16.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.5%	4.0%	(0.1%)	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste from Asia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 2,517 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 4,461 tonnes, representing a 1.8-fold difference between these years. The 2020 export volume marked a significant increase of 77.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 26.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	(26.2%)	77.2%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil accounted for the largest share of Asia's cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste exports in kind, representing 4.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Asia exported 2,062 thousand US dollars worth of these products, representing a 9.4% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 34.2%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 13.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.0%)	(15.6%)	(9.4%)	(13.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (10.4% of exports in value terms), Brazil (2.4%), and the United States (2.2%) accounted for the largest share of Asia's cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste exports in value terms, together comprising 15.1% 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 Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste to Asia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of increase, Asia's imports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 16,678 tonnes, reflecting a substantial contraction of 13.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 31.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 19,322 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 34.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.2%	34.5%	(13.7%)	9.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ghana (46.8% of imports in kind), Bulgaria (5.8%), and Côte d'Ivoire (2.0%) formed the main cluster of markets for Asia's cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste imports in kind, with a combined share of 54.6% 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 Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Asia's imports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste amounted to 4,027 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp year-over-year drop of 29.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 34.1%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 13.0%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.4%)	8.7%	(29.2%)	(13.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ghana (40.8% of imports in value terms), Côte d'Ivoire (5.9%), and Cameroon (5.0%) were the largest suppliers of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste to Asia, together forming 51.8% 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 Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io