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Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste market in Western Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste in Western Asia rose from 21 827 t in 2018 to 32 248 t in 2020. This expansion was supported by the entry of new regional players enhancing production and trade, along with ongoing investments in cocoa quality and local processing capacity. While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains in 2020, focused domestic efforts helped sustain market growth.

From 2021 to 2022, the market contracted, reaching 18 958 t. Adverse climatic conditions in West Asia reduced cocoa harvests, leading to lower availability of cocoa waste and a smaller market size.

In 2023, the market recovered to 23 732 t. Rising global cocoa prices due to supply shortages in West Africa encouraged higher production, while growing industrial applications for cocoa waste in sectors like pharmaceuticals and cosmetics boosted demand.

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 Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Western Asia

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

Western Asia's production of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 26 693 tonnes, marking a 25.7% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 30.3%, which translates to an average annual increase of 9.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 19 119 tonnes, with the largest decline that year being 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.7%)	11.1%	25.7%	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Western Asia's exports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste reached 542 tonnes, representing a substantial year-over-year gain of 1 008.5%. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 529 712.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1 643.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 008.5%	n/a	n/a	1 643.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil dominated the export market for cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, accounting for 82.5% of total flows. Other trading partners held relatively minor shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Western Asia's exports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste totaled 95 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 1 281.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values rose by 32 830.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 590.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 281.6%	n/a	n/a	590.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil consistently represented 76.6% of total export value, highlighting a high concentration on this market. The remaining value was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

The import market for cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste in Western Asia showed significant volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 11.7-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 097 tonnes, a sharp decline of 41.1% from the prior year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 346 tonnes, with the largest increase that year being 281.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	207.4%	281.9%	(41.1%)	90.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Ghana was the dominant source for imports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, holding a 71.2% share of total flows. Other partners accounted for relatively minor portions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance for imports in value terms exhibited noticeable fluctuations over the period. Import values dropped to a minimum in 2017 and climbed to a maximum in 2019, representing a 13.5-fold shift. In 2020, imports were valued at 674 thousand US dollars, declining by 43.8% compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 200 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 311.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	311.1%	229.4%	(43.8%)	96.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, two key markets—Ghana and Bulgaria—together made up 88.4% of total import value. The remainder was spread across a wide range of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io