Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste in Indonesia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. It rose from 178.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 182.4 thousand tons in 2019, then fell to 164.9 thousand tons in 2020. A recovery to 176.6 thousand tons occurred in 2021, followed by a dip to 165.4 thousand tons in 2022 and an increase to 176.3 thousand tons in 2023.

By 2025, developments in the cocoa processing sector emerged. Increased domestic cocoa bean supply supported national processing volumes, while the industry adopted integrated farmer-to-bar systems that enhanced product quality and grew small and medium chocolate enterprises. Positive export trends for Indonesian cocoa also gained momentum, aided by reduced cocoa production in West Africa due to adverse weather and the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus disease.

Production cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Indonesia was one of the world's top producers of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from 2018 to 2021, ranking first globally by production volume during this period.

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

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

In 2021, Indonesia produced 182.0 thousand tons of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, representing a 3.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production declined by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 176.0 thousand tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 189.2 thousand tons. The most significant drop in production happened in 2020, when it fell by 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste from Indonesia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Indonesia exported 5,486 tons of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, marking a substantial 51.7% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports declined by 41.6%, which translates to an annualized reduction rate of 16.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 11,348 tons, when exports surged by 60.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia and the Philippines were the primary destinations for Indonesia's exports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, together accounting for 82.9% of total export flows, with the remaining share distributed among other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste exported from Indonesia reached 882 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 45.7% year-over-year decline. Over the 2018-2021 period, export values fell by 52.6%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 22.0%. The most notable increase occurred in 2020, when export values rose by 1.8%.

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

During 2018-2021, Malaysia remained Indonesia's dominant export partner in value terms for cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, capturing 73.7% of total export flows, while other markets collectively formed a long tail of smaller shares.

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

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

Imports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste to Indonesia

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The import market displayed considerable volatility throughout the observed period. Indonesia imported approximately 56 tons of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste in 2021, showing a sharp 78.3% drop from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 271 tons, which represented a dramatic 942.6% increase from the previous year. Imports varied significantly, with a 10.4-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low of 2018.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Ghana and Malaysia together dominated Indonesia's imports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste in volume terms, accounting for 90.8% of total import flows, while the remainder was thinly spread across other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import data reveals irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. In 2021, the value of imported cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste in Indonesia amounted to 17 thousand US dollars, indicating a solid 15.9% contraction from 2020. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 53 thousand US dollars, which saw an extraordinary 918.8% increase from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, when import values fell by 62.2%. Overall, import values varied 10.2 times between the high in 2019 and the low in 2018.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Ghana and Malaysia together accounted for 82.2% of Indonesia's total import value for cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, with other countries forming a diversified but less significant tail of import sources.

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

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