Higher over the period
Egypt Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.280 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.520 Kilogram in 2023 (+85.7%), an average of +8% a year. The series high was 0.580 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.280 Kilogram in 2015.
What Egypt Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Egypt Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.520 Kilogram in 2023, down 10.3% on 2022. Egypt's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a gradually expanding consumer market, supported by rising demand for chocolate products, increasing urban consumption, and growing availability of cocoa-based foods and beverages. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 280 grams in 2015 to 520 grams in 2023.
A 51.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 0.300 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +75% in 2019.
Ranks 37 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Egypt ranks 37 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Egypt is below it.
Full series
Egypt 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 | 0.520 | −10.3% |
| 2022Peak | 0.580 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 0.560 | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 0.530 | −5.4% |
| 2019 | 0.560 | +75% |
| 2018 | 0.320 | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 0.290 | 0% |
| 2016 | 0.290 | +3.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.280 | — |
Regional context
How Egypt compares in Southern Africa (FAO)
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Egypt 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 some fluctuations during the period, Egypt demonstrated a positive long-term growth trend, supported by a large consumer base, developing retail networks, and increasing consumer interest in confectionery products.
During the early period, consumption remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 280 grams in 2015 to 290 grams in 2016 and 2017. Consumption increased further to 320 grams in 2018, reflecting gradual growth in demand for chocolate products, improved market availability, and expansion of processed food categories. A significant increase occurred in 2019, when consumption reached 560 grams, indicating stronger consumer adoption of cocoa-based products.
In 2020, consumption slightly declined to 530 grams due to pandemic-related disruptions, changes in consumer spending patterns, and reduced foodservice activity. However, the market recovered in 2021, with consumption increasing to 560 grams, supported by improving economic conditions and renewed demand for confectionery products.
Consumption continued strengthening in 2022, reaching 580 grams, which represented the highest level during the study period. This growth reflected increased retail activity, greater product availability, and rising consumer preference for chocolate-based snacks and beverages. In 2023, consumption moderated to 520 grams, while remaining significantly higher than levels recorded during the early years.
Overall, Egypt's cocoa consumption market demonstrates strong growth potential, supported by population growth, expanding food and beverage industries, and increasing consumer demand for cocoa-based products. 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 Egypt's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Egypt
- 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 Egypt 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 Egypt Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Egypt Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.520 Kilogram in 2023, down 10.3% on 2022.
How has Egypt Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Egypt Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.280 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.520 Kilogram in 2023 (+85.7%), an average of +8% a year. The series high was 0.580 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.280 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Egypt Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.580 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 0.280 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Egypt 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 Egypt 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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