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Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste market in Canada

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Canadian market for cocoa shells, husks, skins, and other cocoa waste began the period at 18 295 tonnes in 2018, then contracted to 16 137 tonnes the following year. A sharp reversal occurred in 2020, with the market volume jumping to 20 755 tonnes, and growth continued strongly into 2021, reaching a peak of 26 530 tonnes.

After this peak, the market volume stabilized in 2022 at 26 379 tonnes before declining by 7% to 24 530 tonnes in 2023. This contraction coincided with a dramatic spike in global cocoa prices, which doubled from early 2023 due to extreme drought and irregular rainfall in West Africa—a key growing region. The resulting pressure on raw material costs for Canadian processors likely contributed to reduced cocoa processing activity and a lower volume of generated by-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 Canada
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Canada 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 Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada 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 Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada 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 Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada 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 Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada 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 Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada 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 Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada 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 Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada 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 Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada 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 Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada 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 Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada ranked as the world's 14th largest producer of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste.

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

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Production volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Canada produced 20 725 tonnes of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, marking a 28.7% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 12.0%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2018, with a jump of 142.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	142.2%	(12.0%)	28.7%	40.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste from Canada

Exports in kind, kg

In 2018, Canada exported 4 617 kilograms of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, representing a dramatic increase of 1 514.3% over the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 514.3%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador remained the primary destination for Canada's exports in kind, accounting for 74.6% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2018, Canada's exports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste amounted to 23.9 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp rise of 495.6% compared to 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	495.6%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, Ecuador dominated as the main destination for Canada's exports in value terms, representing 75.2% of total flows. The rest was spread across a number of smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste to Canada

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 5.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Canada imported 29 641 kilograms of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, a decrease of 17.3% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 312 kilograms, while the maximum was in 2019 at 35 842 kilograms. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 35.6%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a surge of 467.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.6%)	467.8%	(17.3%)	44.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States consistently accounted for 87.7% of Canada's total imports in kind, indicating a high concentration on this market. The remainder was shared among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed signs of volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 7.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste to Canada amounted to 84.4 thousand US dollars, representing a solid decline of 16.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 101.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring in 2019, at 462.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.1%	462.9%	(16.8%)	80.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the United States remained the main market for Canada's imports in value terms, holding an 88.6% share of total flows. The rest of the volume was fragmented across numerous other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io