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Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste market in Italy

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste in Italy decreased from 25 242 t in 2018 to 22 421 t in 2020. A recovery followed, with the market reaching 24 383 t in 2021.

In 2022, the market expanded to 25 911 t. This increase coincided with a sharp rise in cocoa prices due to adverse weather in West Africa and financial speculation, which affected cocoa processing and the generation of related waste by-products.

The market contracted to 23 250 t in 2023 as cocoa prices surged by 200% compared to 2022, increasing production costs. Simultaneously, the industry began adapting to the EU Zero Deforestation Regulation, which mandates full traceability for cocoa supply chains and influenced market dynamics.

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 Italy
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Italy 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Italy

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy maintained the 13th position globally in terms of production volume for 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

Italy's production of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 19 693 tonnes, marking a 0.7% year-on-year rise. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 19 493 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	0.3%	0.7%	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste from Italy

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Italy's export volume of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste reached 28 tonnes, representing a 22.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 15.9%, averaging an annual decline of 5.6%. The lowest export volume was 25 tonnes in 2018, while the highest was 36 tonnes in 2019. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 23.3%, and the biggest increase was in 2019 at 42.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.3%)	42.0%	(22.8%)	(5.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands was the primary destination for Italy's exports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, accounting for 95.1% of total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Italy's export value of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 18 thousand US dollars, down 15.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 49.6%, with an average annual decline of 20.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 37 thousand US dollars. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 43.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	(43.6%)	(15.5%)	(20.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the Netherlands remained the leading destination for Italy's exports in value terms, capturing 82.5% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's import volume of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 2 756 tonnes, a 37.1% drop from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 66.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -30.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.9%)	(24.1%)	(37.1%)	(30.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the main source for Italy's imports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste in volume terms, representing 81.4% of total flows, while other markets contributed smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Italy's import value of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 352 thousand US dollars, a 36.9% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value dropped by 65.6%, averaging an annual decline of 29.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.8%)	(25.5%)	(36.9%)	(29.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, Germany continued to be the top supplier of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste to Italy in value terms, accounting for 80.8% of total imports, with the rest spread across numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io