Higher over the period
Brazil Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.05 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.29 Kilogram in 2023 (+22.9%), an average of +2.6% a year. The series high was 1.39 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 1.04 Kilogram in 2016.
What Brazil Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Brazil Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.29 Kilogram in 2023, up 4.9% on 2022. Brazil's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a stable and gradually strengthening consumer market, supported by the country's strong cocoa production base, established chocolate industry, large consumer population, and continued demand for cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 1.05 kg in 2015 to 1.29 kg in 2023.
A 25.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2016) is 0.350 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +21.7% in 2019.
Ranks 23 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Brazil ranks 23 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Brazil is above it.
Full series
Brazil 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 | 1.29 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 1.23 | −11.5% |
| 2021Peak | 1.39 | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 1.27 | −1.6% |
| 2019 | 1.29 | +21.7% |
| 2018 | 1.06 | +1% |
| 2017 | 1.05 | +1% |
| 2016 Trough | 1.04 | −1% |
| 2015 | 1.05 | — |
Regional context
How Brazil compares in South America
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Brazil is highlighted.
1Chile1.82
2Brazil1.29
3Argentina1.23
4Colombia0.810
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 moderate annual fluctuations, Brazil maintained a consistent cocoa consumption pattern, supported by widespread availability of chocolate products, confectionery demand, and a developed domestic food processing sector.
During the early period, consumption remained relatively stable, recording 1.05 kg in 2015, decreasing slightly to 1.04 kg in 2016, and recovering to 1.05 kg in 2017. Consumption increased marginally to 1.06 kg in 2018, reflecting steady consumer demand and stable chocolate consumption habits. A noticeable improvement occurred in 2019, when consumption increased to 1.29 kg, supported by stronger retail activity, increased demand for confectionery products, and growing consumer interest in cocoa-based foods.
In 2020, consumption remained nearly stable at 1.27 kg, despite pandemic-related challenges, supported by household consumption and continued demand for packaged chocolate products. The market strengthened further in 2021, reaching 1.39 kg, representing the highest level during the study period. This growth reflected improving consumer confidence, increased retail demand, and greater consumption of chocolate products.
Consumption moderated to 1.23 kg in 2022 before recovering to 1.29 kg in 2023, demonstrating market resilience and continued consumer interest. Brazil's strong domestic cocoa industry, combined with its large consumer base and established confectionery sector, supports long-term market stability.
Overall, Brazil's cocoa consumption market demonstrates steady growth potential. 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 Brazil's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- South America
- 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 Brazil 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 Brazil Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Brazil Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.29 Kilogram in 2023, up 4.9% on 2022.
How has Brazil Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Brazil Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.05 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.29 Kilogram in 2023 (+22.9%), an average of +2.6% a year. The series high was 1.39 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 1.04 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Brazil Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 1.39 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 1.04 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the Brazil 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 Brazil 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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