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Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste market in Brazil

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian market for cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste expanded from 52.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 66.2 thousand tons in 2021. This growth was driven by increased cocoa production, supported by agricultural policy subsidies for cocoa farming in the Atlantic Forest and Amazon biomes and the adoption of sustainable cultivation practices such as the cabruca system. The sector's modernization, beginning in 2019 with mechanization and planting in the Cerrado region, aimed to boost productivity, while partnerships like that between Schmidt Agrícola and Cargill introduced new agricultural techniques.

Market volume dipped to 59.2 thousand tons in 2022, influenced by pressure on international cocoa prices due to a low stock-to-grinding ratio—the lowest in 46 years—which reduced demand and grinding activity in Brazil. Tension also arose from imported cocoa arriving without proper phytosanitary inspection. Recovery followed in 2023, with volume reaching 64.8 thousand tons, as high international cocoa prices and reduced global stocks created opportunities for production expansion. This was further supported by a rise in per capita chocolate consumption in Brazil from 3.6 kg to 3.9 kg, boosting domestic cocoa demand.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brazil
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brazil 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Brazil, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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, 2018-2025
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 Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil maintained the sixth position globally in terms of production volume for cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste.

Top producers of cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Brazil produced 61 105 tonnes of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, representing a significant increase of 14.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 20.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 0.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	(0.1%)	14.6%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2021 and peaked in 2018, with a 168-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Brazil exported 0.2 tonnes of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, marking a sharp reduction of 99.0% compared to 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 122.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(72.3%)	122.7%	(99.0%)	(81.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands and Switzerland dominated exports in kind, together accounting for 98.5% of total flows, while other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Export values varied 194 times from the high in 2020 to the low in 2021. In 2021, cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste exports from Brazil amounted to 1 000 US dollars, indicating an intense drop of 99.5% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020, at 131 000 US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 28.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.3%	8.9%	(99.5%)	(80.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Switzerland and the Netherlands were the key partner countries for exports in value terms, with a combined share of 99.0% of total flows; other partners accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

Brazil's import volume of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 5 065 tonnes, showing a strong increase of 19.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 164.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 38.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	49.4%	47.9%	19.7%	38.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ghana and Peru clearly dominated the partner structure for imports in kind, while other countries together formed the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Brazil's import value of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 1 407 000 US dollars, demonstrating an abrupt gain of 43.0% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 164.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 38.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.0%	41.3%	43.0%	38.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Ghana and Peru remained the principal directions for imports in value terms, jointly taking 81.6% of total flows; other partners each accounted for significantly smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io