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Not defatted cocoa paste market in Northern America

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not defatted cocoa paste in Northern America showed notable volatility from 2018 to 2023. After declining to 358 thousand tons in 2019, market volume recovered to 376 thousand tons in 2020. This growth coincided with a period of global expansion in the cocoa paste market, where supply dynamics and price influences from major exporting nations like Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana affected Northern America through international trade flows.

The market surged to a peak of 457 thousand tons in 2021, representing a significant expansion. A subsequent correction followed, with volume contracting to 381 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 321 thousand tons in 2023.

Entering 2024, the market context was shaped by substantial price increases for U.S. cocoa paste imports, driven by global supply tightness and inflationary pressures. Consumer demand continued shifting toward premium, sustainably sourced products, while regulatory changes like the EU Deforestation Regulation and extreme weather in key growing regions introduced new complexities to the supply chain.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

In 2019, production of not defatted cocoa paste in Northern America reached its lowest point at 353.8 thousand tonnes. This was followed by a 4.7% increase to 370.6 thousand tonnes in 2020. The peak production occurred in 2018 at 390.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 9.4% recorded between 2018 and 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	(9.4%)	4.7%	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of not defatted cocoa paste output in Northern America was at its minimum in 2019, totaling 1,307 million US dollars. In 2020, it rose by 8.9% to reach 1,423 million US dollars. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,427 million US dollars, with the most significant drop of 8.5% occurring between 2018 and 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	(8.5%)	8.9%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not defatted cocoa paste from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

Exports of not defatted cocoa paste from Northern America grew for two years before declining in 2020 to 7,959 tonnes, a 10.4% decrease from the previous year. The peak was in 2019 at 8,884 tonnes, with the largest increase of 55.7% recorded in 2018. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 54.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	55.7%	11.0%	(10.4%)	15.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico was the leading destination for exports in kind, accounting for 3.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, the export value of not defatted cocoa paste from Northern America fell in 2020 to 30.6 million US dollars, down 6.9% year-over-year. The highest value was in 2019 at 32.8 million US dollars, with the biggest increase of 52.8% occurring in 2018. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 59.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 16.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.8%	12.2%	(6.9%)	16.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Mexico was the primary destination for exports in value terms, representing 2.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports not defatted cocoa paste to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

Imports of not defatted cocoa paste into Northern America increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, with the volume showing little change compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 50.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 14.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.7%	12.8%	0.4%	14.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in kind was highly diversified. Côte d'Ivoire (28.3% of imports in kind), Belgium (10.5%), and Ghana (7.8%) together accounted for 46.6% of total flows, while the remaining 53.4% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of not defatted cocoa paste into Northern America rose for the third year in a row in 2020, reaching 101.3 million US dollars, a substantial 15.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 26%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	3.3%	15.3%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Côte d'Ivoire (25.5% of imports in value terms), Belgium (11.7%), and Ghana (7.2%) were the largest suppliers of not defatted cocoa paste to Northern America. However, their combined share was only 44.4% of total imports, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io