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Not defatted cocoa paste market in India

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for not defatted cocoa paste in India declined from 47 276 t to 40 334 t. This reduction occurred as cocoa cultivation, concentrated in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, faced limited production growth and slightly declining productivity despite rising demand, which constrained supply and led to lower import volumes.

Market volume recovered to 42 760 t in 2021 and peaked at 54 089 t in 2022, driven largely by a significant increase in domestic production to 48 608 t. However, by 2023, the emerging global cocoa supply deficit—caused by climate change and poor harvests in major producing countries—began to affect India, reducing market volume to 42 969 t as availability tightened.

In 2024, cocoa prices in India more than doubled, reaching about US$10 000 per metric ton, due to intensified global supply shortages exacerbated by El Niño weather patterns and crop diseases. This price surge coincided with growing consumer preference for premium and dark chocolate products, highlighting India's reliance on imported cocoa beans for 57% of its consumption.

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 India
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in India 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. 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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India 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 not defatted cocoa paste in India

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, India ranked 19th globally in production volume of not defatted cocoa paste.

Top producers of not defatted cocoa paste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of not defatted cocoa paste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

India's production of not defatted cocoa paste declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 38 281 tonnes, which was 3.8% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 12.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The highest production was recorded in 2018 at 42 551 tonnes, marking a 25.5% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.5%	(6.5%)	(3.8%)	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not defatted cocoa paste from India

Exports in kind, t

India's exports of not defatted cocoa paste increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 30 tonnes, up 399.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 9 720%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 361.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	109.8%	837.8%	399.0%	361.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya remained the primary export market in volume terms, accounting for 84.0% of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed among numerous other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

India's export value of not defatted cocoa paste rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 184 thousand US dollars, a 561.3% year-on-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, export value jumped by 29 504.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 566.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	858.3%	367.2%	561.3%	566.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the export structure in value terms was dominated by Kenya and Malaysia, which together made up 94.5% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports not defatted cocoa paste to India

Imports in kind, t

India's imports of not defatted cocoa paste fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 2 083 tonnes, down 37.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 67%, with an annualized decline rate of 30.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.2%)	(29.3%)	(37.7%)	(30.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017-2020, imports in volume terms were heavily concentrated on Ghana, which accounted for 72.5% of total flows, while other countries comprised the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

India's import value of not defatted cocoa paste declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 8 507 thousand US dollars, a sharp drop of 30.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 61.7%, with an average annual decline rate of 27.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.8%)	(30.4%)	(30.6%)	(27.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Ghana, Malaysia, and Italy—collectively absorbed 88.8% of India's total import value for not defatted cocoa paste.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io