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Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste market in MENA

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste in the MENA region declined consistently from 3 256 t in 2018 to a low of 1 938 t in 2021.

A recovery commenced in 2022, with volume reaching 2 525 t, and accelerated sharply to 3 225 t in 2023. This strong rebound in 2023 was primarily driven by a viral disease that devastated West Africa's cocoa crop, creating a global supply shortage. The scarcity of cocoa beans increased the value and incentive for local collection and processing of cocoa waste in the MENA region.

Market developments during the period included the September 2021 agreement between KissanPro and Barakat Vegetables & Fruit Co, which facilitated agricultural product access to the Middle East. Furthermore, rising e-commerce penetration and government subsidies for fertilizers have bolstered the underlying agricultural sector and consumer demand for cocoa-based 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 MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, t
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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

MENA's production of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 314 tonnes, marking a 19.5% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 42%, which translates to an average annual decline of 16.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.5%)	(10.5%)	(19.5%)	(16.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste from MENA

Exports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 6.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, shipments of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from MENA to abroad were recorded at 1 534 kg, down by 84.4% year-over-year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(84.4%)	n/a	n/a	(40.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Kenya were the primary destinations in the geographical structure of exports in kind, together accounting for 44.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, shipments of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from MENA to abroad totaled 1.0 thousand US dollars, down by 34.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 82.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 44.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.2%)	n/a	n/a	(44.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Kenya led the ranking of buyers of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from MENA, with a combined share of 36.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste to MENA

Imports in kind, kg

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 and reached their highest in 2017, with a 5.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, deliveries of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste to MENA stood at 38 818 kg, indicating a rise of 333.5% versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 8 954 kg, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 80.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.2%)	(80.1%)	333.5%	(9.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Ecuador (26.6% of imports in kind), Spain (23.2% of imports in kind), and Poland (18.4% of imports in kind) were the main markets for imports in kind of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste to MENA, jointly taking 68.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported volumes of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste to MENA declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 36.6 thousand US dollars, showing a decline of 53.6% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 46.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 107.8 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 58.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	58.4%	(26.8%)	(53.6%)	(18.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (26.7% of imports in value terms), Spain (15.6% of imports in value terms), and the Philippines (13.0% of imports in value terms) consistently remained the main destinations for imports in value terms, together accounting for 55.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io