Rising to a series high
Comoros Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.0600 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.580 Kilogram in 2023 (+866.7%), an average of +32.8% a year. The series high was 0.580 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.0500 Kilogram in 2016.
What Comoros Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Comoros Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.580 Kilogram in 2023, up 56.8% on 2022. Comoros' cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a developing and rapidly increasing consumer market, supported by changing dietary preferences, improving food accessibility, and gradual growth in demand for cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased significantly from 60 grams in 2015 to 580 grams in 2023.
A 91.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2016) is 0.530 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +114.3% in 2019.
Ranks 35 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Comoros ranks 35 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Comoros is below it.
Full series
Comoros 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 0.580 | +56.8% |
| 2022 | 0.370 | −2.6% |
| 2021 | 0.380 | +111.1% |
| 2020 | 0.180 | +20% |
| 2019 | 0.150 | +114.3% |
| 2018 | 0.0700 | +16.7% |
| 2017 | 0.0600 | +20% |
| 2016 Trough | 0.0500 | −16.7% |
| 2015 | 0.0600 | — |
Regional context
How Comoros compares in Southern Africa (FAO)
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Comoros is highlighted.
1Comoros0.580
2Egypt0.520
3South Africa0.430
4Nigeria0.110
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 starting from a low consumption base, Comoros demonstrated strong growth momentum during the study period, indicating rising consumer interest in chocolate and cocoa-related products.
During the early period, consumption remained relatively low, decreasing slightly from 60 grams in 2015 to 50 grams in 2016 before recovering to 60 grams in 2017. Consumption increased gradually to 70 grams in 2018, reflecting early improvements in product availability and changing consumer preferences. A notable increase occurred in 2019, when consumption reached 150 grams, indicating stronger demand for cocoa-based foods and improved access to processed cocoa products.
In 2020, consumption increased further to 180 grams, supported by changing household consumption patterns and increased reliance on packaged food products. The market experienced significant growth in 2021, reaching 380 grams, followed by 370 grams in 2022. This sustained increase reflects improving consumer awareness, expanding retail access, and greater adoption of chocolate-based products.
In 2023, consumption reached 580 grams, representing the highest level during the study period and demonstrating substantial growth compared with earlier years. This increase highlights the gradual development of the cocoa consumption market in Comoros, supported by evolving food preferences and improving market accessibility.
Overall, Comoros' cocoa consumption market shows strong emerging-market potential despite its relatively small size. 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 Comoros' cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Comoros
- Region
- Southern Africa (FAO)
- 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 Comoros 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 Comoros Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Comoros Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.580 Kilogram in 2023, up 56.8% on 2022.
How has Comoros Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Comoros Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.0600 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.580 Kilogram in 2023 (+866.7%), an average of +32.8% a year. The series high was 0.580 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.0500 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Comoros Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.580 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 0.0500 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the Comoros 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 Comoros 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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