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Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste market in Colombia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Colombia's market for cocoa shells, husks, and waste reached 17 976 t in 2019, up from 17 326 t the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by a 6.6% increase in national cocoa production, which raised the volume of processing residues. However, the market contracted sharply to 10 001 t in 2020 when climatic and social factors reduced cocoa yields, diminishing the supply of cocoa waste.

A gradual recovery followed, with the market expanding to 10 702 t in 2022. This rebound was supported by growing international demand for cocoa and the emergence of new applications for cocoa waste, particularly its use in producing bioplastics. By 2023, the market stabilized at 10 592 t, amid a persistent global cocoa crisis that constrained supply.

Regulatory developments, such as the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and a stronger focus on sustainability encouraged traceability and waste valorization throughout the period. Increased investment in technologies to extract bioactive compounds from cocoa waste further opened new market segments.

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 Colombia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Colombia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Colombia ranked as the world's 15th 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

Colombia's production of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, production dropped sharply to 10 039 tonnes, marking a year-over-year decrease of 44.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 37.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 14.4%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 17 976 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 8.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	3.7%	(44.2%)	(14.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste from Colombia

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from Colombia exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018, with the highest in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.9 times. In 2020, exports amounted to 37 830 kilograms, representing a year-over-year decline of 74.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(74.6%)	n/a	n/a	(8.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from Colombia were dominated by two markets: Germany and Argentina. Together, they accounted for 100.0% 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 Colombia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The export value of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from Colombia showed significant volatility over the period. The lowest value was observed in 2018, while the highest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 12.3 times. In 2020, exports totaled 19 939 US dollars, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 91.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(91.9%)	n/a	n/a	(31.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, two markets—Argentina and Germany—dominated the export value of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from Colombia, jointly making up 99.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io