Higher over the period
Canada Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.24 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.29 Kilogram in 2023 (+2.2%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 2.65 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 2.24 Kilogram in 2015.
What Canada Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Canada Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 2.29 Kilogram in 2023, down 13.6% on 2022. Canada's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a resilient and steadily expanding consumer market, supported by strong demand for chocolate products, high disposable incomes, and a well-developed food manufacturing industry. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 2.24 kg in 2015 to 2.29 kg in 2023.
A 15.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 0.410 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −13.6% in 2023.
Ranks 18 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Canada ranks 18 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Canada is above it.
Full series
Canada 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 | 2.29 | −13.6% |
| 2022Peak | 2.65 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 2.59 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 2.57 | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 2.32 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 2.26 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 2.25 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2.25 | +0.4% |
| 2015 Trough | 2.24 | — |
Regional context
How Canada compares in North America
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Canada is highlighted.
1U.S.2.44
2Canada2.29
3Mexico0.140
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.
Although consumption fluctuated during the study period, Canada consistently maintained high cocoa intake, reflecting stable household demand and the popularity of cocoa-based confectionery across the country.
Consumption remained relatively stable during the early years, increasing gradually from 2.24 kg in 2015 to 2.32 kg in 2019. This steady growth was supported by rising consumer preference for premium chocolate, expanding product availability across supermarkets and specialty retailers, and sustained demand from the bakery, confectionery, and beverage industries. Canada's mature retail network and strong presence of domestic and international chocolate brands further contributed to consistent consumption patterns.
Consumption accelerated significantly in 2020, reaching 2.57 kg, despite pandemic-related economic disruptions. Increased at-home consumption, higher purchases of comfort foods, and greater retail demand for packaged confectionery supported this rise. The upward trend continued in 2021, with consumption increasing to 2.59 kg, before reaching a study-period high of 2.65 kg in 2022, driven by economic recovery, premium chocolate demand, seasonal confectionery sales, and expanding specialty food offerings.
Following this peak, consumption moderated to 2.29 kg in 2023, reflecting inflationary pressures, rising food prices, and normalized household purchasing patterns after the pandemic-driven surge. Nevertheless, Canada's cocoa consumption remained comparatively strong, demonstrating the resilience of its chocolate market.
Overall, the dataset highlights the stability and long-term potential of Canada's cocoa beans consumption per capita. It provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to evaluate consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast future demand, and assess evolving consumer preferences within the Canadian cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- North 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 Canada 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 Canada Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Canada Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 2.29 Kilogram in 2023, down 13.6% on 2022.
How has Canada Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Canada Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.24 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.29 Kilogram in 2023 (+2.2%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 2.65 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 2.24 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Canada Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 2.65 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 2.24 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Canada 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 Canada 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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