Lower over the period
Australia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 4.02 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.93 Kilogram in 2023 (−27.1%), an average of −3.9% a year. The series high was 4.02 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 2.78 Kilogram in 2021.
What Australia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Australia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 2.93 Kilogram in 2023, down 3.6% on 2022. Australia's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a mature but gradually declining consumer market, influenced by changing dietary preferences, economic conditions, and evolving demand patterns for chocolate and cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption decreased from 4.02 kg in 2015 to 2.93 kg in 2023.
A 30.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2021) is 1.24 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −15.6% in 2019.
Ranks 14 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Australia ranks 14 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Australia is above it.
Full series
Australia 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 | 2.93 | −3.6% |
| 2022 | 3.04 | +9.4% |
| 2021 Trough | 2.78 | −2.8% |
| 2020 | 2.86 | −7.4% |
| 2019 | 3.09 | −15.6% |
| 2018 | 3.66 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 3.65 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 3.52 | −12.4% |
| 2015Peak | 4.02 | — |
Regional context
How Australia compares across countries
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Australia is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4Israel4.15
5France4.04
6UK3.94
7malta3.63
14Australia2.93
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.
Despite this decline, Australia remains a significant cocoa-consuming market due to strong chocolate consumption habits, developed retail infrastructure, and consistent demand for confectionery products.
During the early period, consumption declined from 4.02 kg in 2015 to 3.52 kg in 2016, before recovering slightly to 3.65 kg in 2017 and 3.66 kg in 2018. This period reflected stable consumer demand, supported by widespread availability of chocolate products, established confectionery brands, and strong retail distribution networks. However, consumption decreased further to 3.09 kg in 2019, indicating changing consumer preferences and market adjustments.
In 2020, consumption declined to 2.86 kg, influenced by pandemic-related changes in consumer behavior, reduced foodservice activity, and shifts in discretionary spending. Consumption remained relatively low in 2021, reaching 2.78 kg, as consumers adjusted spending patterns and demand patterns normalized.
A gradual recovery began in 2022, with consumption increasing to 3.04 kg, supported by improving economic conditions, renewed retail activity, and recovering demand for chocolate products. However, consumption slightly declined again to 2.93 kg in 2023, reflecting continued market adjustments and changing consumer priorities.
Overall, Australia's cocoa consumption market remains important despite recent moderation, supported by strong consumer familiarity with chocolate products, premium confectionery demand, and a well-established food and beverage sector. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and understand evolving consumer preferences within Australia's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Oceania
- 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 Australia 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 Australia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Australia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 2.93 Kilogram in 2023, down 3.6% on 2022.
How has Australia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Australia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 4.02 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.93 Kilogram in 2023 (−27.1%), an average of −3.9% a year. The series high was 4.02 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 2.78 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Australia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 4.02 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 2.78 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Australia 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 Australia 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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