Higher over the period
Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.281 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.339 Kilogram in 2023 (+20.4%), an average of +2.3% a year. The series high was 0.365 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.281 Kilogram in 2015.
What Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.339 Kilogram in 2023, down 7.1% on 2022. Asia's cocoa beans consumption per capita reflects a dynamic and expanding consumer market, supported by rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanization, changing dietary preferences, and increasing demand for chocolate and cocoa-based products.
A 22.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 0.0833 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +12% in 2017.
Israel leads the region
Within Asia, Israel has the highest value in 2023 at 4.15 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Kilogram↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Israel | 4.15 | −35.8% | |
| 2 | Indonesia | 1.73 | +8.8% | |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 1.27 | −34.5% | |
| 4 | Turkey | 0.990 | +15.1% | |
| 5 | South Korea | 0.880 | +2.3% | |
| 6 | Philippines | 0.820 | −6.8% | |
| 7 | Thailand | 0.800 | −11.1% | |
| 8 | Taiwan | 0.670 | 0% | |
| 9 | UAE | 0.650 | −56.7% | |
| 10 | Malaysia | 0.540 | +5,300% | |
| 11 | Vietnam | 0.160 | −11.1% | |
| 12 | China | 0.120 | +9.1% | |
| 13 | India | 0.0900 | −10% | |
| 14 | Japan | 0 | −100% |
By region
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
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| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.339 | −7.1% |
| 2022Peak | 0.365 | 0% |
| 2021 | 0.365 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 0.362 | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 0.333 | −3.2% |
| 2018 | 0.344 | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 0.315 | +12% |
| 2016 | 0.282 | +0.1% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.281 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison.
The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
About this indicator
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita — Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
Between 2015 and 2023, regional per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 281 grams to 339 grams, highlighting long-term growth despite moderate fluctuations across individual markets.
Regional consumption rose steadily from 281 grams in 2015 to 344 grams in 2018, driven by expanding chocolate consumption in emerging economies and sustained demand in mature markets. Consumption moderated slightly to 333 grams in 2019 before increasing to 362 grams in 2020 and 365 grams in both 2021 and 2022, reflecting resilient household demand despite pandemic-related disruptions. In 2023, regional consumption eased to 339 grams, primarily due to lower consumption in a few major markets, while overall demand remained above 2015 levels.
Consumption patterns varied significantly across Asian countries. Israel recorded the highest per capita cocoa beans consumption, reaching 4,150 grams in 2023, followed by Indonesia (1,730 grams) and Saudi Arabia (1,270 grams). Turkey (990 grams), South Korea (880 grams), the Philippines (820 grams), and Thailand (800 grams) maintained moderate consumption levels, supported by growing confectionery markets and expanding retail availability. Taiwan (670 grams), the United Arab Emirates (650 grams), and Malaysia (540 grams) recorded comparatively lower but stable consumption. Among the region's largest economies, China increased from 80 grams in 2015 to 120 grams in 2023, while India rose from 40 grams to 90 grams, reflecting rising consumer awareness and evolving food preferences. Vietnam also doubled its per capita consumption from 80 grams to 160 grams during the period.
Overall, Asia's cocoa beans consumption trends demonstrate strong long-term market potential, supported by expanding middle-class populations, evolving consumer lifestyles, and continued growth opportunities for the regional chocolate and confectionery industry.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
Cocoa beans consumption per capita refers to the average amount of cocoa beans available for consumption per person in a country, measured in grams per person per year. The indicator represents the per capita availability of cocoa beans based on food supply data, reflecting the estimated quantity of cocoa beans available for human consumption after accounting for production, imports, exports, and other supply adjustments. In Our World in Data, the indicator is presented as a country-by-country time series, with values reported annually for the selected period.
What was Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.339 Kilogram in 2023, down 7.1% on 2022.
How has Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.281 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.339 Kilogram in 2023 (+20.4%), an average of +2.3% a year. The series high was 0.365 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.281 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.365 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 0.281 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the estimated per capita availability of cocoa beans for human consumption, calculated from national food supply balances. It covers cocoa beans as a food commodity and reflects factors such as domestic production, imports, exports, stock changes, and other supply-side adjustments used to estimate food availability. The dataset is compiled from food balance statistics based on sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, with values standardized on a per-person basis for cross-country comparison. Excluded: The data excludes actual individual consumption patterns, household-level consumption surveys, and differences in consumption behavior among population groups. It does not measure the consumption of processed chocolate products, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, or other cocoa-derived products separately. The indicator also excludes non-food uses of cocoa beans, food waste at the retail or household level, and informal or unrecorded consumption activities. Values represent food availability estimates rather than direct measurements of cocoa beans physically consumed by individuals.
Where does the Asia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..latest&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&tableSearch=singa&Food=Cocoa+beans&Metric=Food+available+for+consumption&Per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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