Higher over the period
China Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.0800 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.120 Kilogram in 2023 (+50%), an average of +5.2% a year. The series high was 0.130 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 0.0800 Kilogram in 2015.
What China Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
China Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.120 Kilogram in 2023, up 9.1% on 2022. China's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects an emerging and gradually expanding consumer market, supported by rising urbanization, changing dietary preferences, increasing exposure to global food trends, and growing demand for chocolate-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 80 grams in 2015 to 120 grams in 2023.
A 38.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 0.0500 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +33.3% in 2018.
Ranks 41 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, China ranks 41 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so China is below it.
Full series
China 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 | 0.120 | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 0.110 | −15.4% |
| 2021Peak | 0.130 | +30% |
| 2020 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2019 | 0.100 | −16.7% |
| 2018 | 0.120 | +33.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0900 | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 0.0800 | 0% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.0800 | — |
Regional context
How China compares in Asia
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. China is highlighted.
1Israel4.15
2Indonesia1.73
3Saudi Arabia1.27
4Turkey0.990
5South Korea0.880
6Philippines0.820
7Thailand0.800
12China0.120
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 levels remain lower compared with mature chocolate markets, China demonstrates long-term growth potential due to increasing consumer interest in premium confectionery products and Western-style desserts.
During the early period, consumption remained stable at 80 grams in 2015 and 2016 before increasing to 90 grams in 2017 and 120 grams in 2018. This growth reflected expanding urban consumer markets, rising disposable incomes, and increasing availability of chocolate products through modern retail channels. The growth of cafés, bakeries, and premium food outlets also supported greater consumer exposure to cocoa-based products.
Consumption moderated to 100 grams in 2019 and remained at 100 grams in 2020, influenced by changing consumer spending patterns and pandemic-related disruptions affecting foodservice and retail activities. However, the market recovered in 2021, with consumption increasing to 130 grams, supported by renewed consumer demand, economic recovery, and increased interest in indulgent food products.
Consumption slightly declined to 110 grams in 2022 before recovering to 120 grams in 2023, indicating continued market development and consumer acceptance of cocoa-based products. Overall, China's cocoa consumption market remains in an expansion phase, driven by urban lifestyle changes, growing middle-class consumption, and increasing demand for premium chocolate and confectionery products. The dataset provides valuable insights for manufacturers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, evaluate market opportunities, forecast future demand, and understand evolving consumer preferences within China's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- China
- 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 China 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 China Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
China Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.120 Kilogram in 2023, up 9.1% on 2022.
How has China Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
China Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.0800 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.120 Kilogram in 2023 (+50%), an average of +5.2% a year. The series high was 0.130 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 0.0800 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest China Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.130 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 0.0800 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the China 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 China 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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