Falling to a series low
Colombia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.02 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.810 Kilogram in 2023 (−20.6%), an average of −2.8% a year. The series high was 1.83 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 0.810 Kilogram in 2023.
What Colombia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Colombia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.810 Kilogram in 2023, down 21.4% on 2022. Colombia's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a developing and fluctuating consumer market, influenced by domestic cocoa production, changing consumer preferences, economic conditions, and increasing demand for chocolate and cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption decreased from 1,020 grams in 2015 to 810 grams in 2023.
A 55.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2023) is 1.02 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +63.1% in 2017.
Ranks 30 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 30 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Colombia is above it.
Full series
Colombia 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 Trough | 0.810 | −21.4% |
| 2022 | 1.03 | −1% |
| 2021 | 1.04 | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 0.950 | 0% |
| 2019 | 0.950 | −48.1% |
| 2018Peak | 1.83 | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 1.68 | +63.1% |
| 2016 | 1.03 | +1% |
| 2015 | 1.02 | — |
Regional context
How Colombia compares in South America
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Colombia 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.
Although consumption experienced significant variations throughout the period, Colombia maintained a consistent market presence supported by its strong cocoa heritage, expanding confectionery sector, and growing consumer interest in processed cocoa products.
During the initial period, consumption remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 1,020 grams in 2015 to 1,030 grams in 2016. A significant increase occurred in 2017, when consumption reached 1,680 grams, followed by further growth to 1,830 grams in 2018, representing the highest level during the study period. This increase reflected stronger demand for cocoa-based products, improved market availability, and growth in domestic chocolate consumption.
However, consumption declined sharply to 950 grams in 2019 and remained at 950 grams in 2020, influenced by changing consumer spending patterns, economic conditions, and disruptions caused by the pandemic period. The market showed recovery in 2021, with consumption increasing to 1,040 grams, supported by improving retail activity and renewed consumer demand.
Consumption slightly decreased to 1,030 grams in 2022 and declined further to 810 grams in 2023. This moderation indicates market adjustments, changing household consumption priorities, and variations in cocoa product demand.
Overall, Colombia's cocoa consumption market continues to hold significant potential due to its established cocoa industry, growing food processing sector, and increasing demand for chocolate products. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast future demand, and understand evolving consumer preferences within Colombia's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Colombia
- 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 Colombia 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 Colombia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Colombia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.810 Kilogram in 2023, down 21.4% on 2022.
How has Colombia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Colombia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.02 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.810 Kilogram in 2023 (−20.6%), an average of −2.8% a year. The series high was 1.83 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 0.810 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Colombia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 1.83 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 0.810 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Colombia 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 Colombia 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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