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Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste market in Sri Lanka

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste in Sri Lanka contracted sharply between 2018 and 2020. Volume dropped from 402.3 t in 2018 to 313.1 t in 2019, a 22% decline, and then fell further to 211.9 t in 2020, representing an additional 32% decrease from the previous year.

After the steep decline, the market showed signs of stabilization from 2021 onward. Volume edged up to 226.8 t in 2021, dipped slightly to 220.3 t in 2022, and then grew to 236.3 t in 2023, returning to a level close to that of 2021.

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 Sri Lanka
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka

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

Cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste production in Sri Lanka declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, production reached 231.9 t, marking a sharp 25.9% drop from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 17.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 432.7 t. The most significant decrease occurred in 2019, with a 27.6% drop, while the largest increase was seen in 2018, with a 54.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	54.1%	(27.6%)	(25.9%)	(6.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste from Sri Lanka

Exports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import levels varied significantly, with a 61-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2017. In 2020, exports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from Sri Lanka totaled 20 000 kg, representing a steep increase of 5,979.2% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5 979.2%	n/a	n/a	242.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia and India accounted for the majority of Sri Lanka's exports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, while other markets played a less significant role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The peak occurred in 2018, followed by a trough in 2020, with a 7.6-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Sri Lanka exported 1 386 US dollars worth of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, reflecting a gain of 656.9% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	656.9%	n/a	n/a	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Malaysia and Australia were the dominant buyers of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from Sri Lanka, together accounting for 82.6% of total export value. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io