Broadly stable
Hungary Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.61 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.66 Kilogram in 2023 (+1.9%), an average of +0.2% a year. The series high was 2.73 Kilogram in 2019 and the low 2.61 Kilogram in 2018.
What Hungary Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Hungary Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 2.66 Kilogram in 2023, down 0% on 2022. Hungary's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a stable and consistent consumer market, supported by established chocolate consumption habits, confectionery demand, and continued availability of cocoa-based products across retail channels. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased slightly from 2.61 kg in 2015 to 2.66 kg in 2023.
A 4.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2018) is 0.120 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +4.6% in 2019.
Ranks 15 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Hungary ranks 15 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Hungary is above it.
Full series
Hungary 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 | 2.66 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2.66 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 2.65 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 2.61 | −4.4% |
| 2019Peak | 2.73 | +4.6% |
| 2018 Trough | 2.61 | −0.4% |
| 2017 | 2.62 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2.62 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 2.61 | — |
Regional context
How Hungary compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Hungary is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4France4.04
5UK3.94
6malta3.63
7Slovenia3.52
13Hungary2.66
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.
Throughout the period, consumption remained relatively unchanged, indicating a mature market with steady consumer preferences for chocolate products, desserts, and cocoa-based foods.
During the early period, consumption remained highly stable, recording 2.61 kg in 2015, increasing marginally to 2.62 kg in 2016 and 2017, before maintaining 2.61 kg in 2018. This consistency reflects steady household demand, established confectionery consumption patterns, and reliable availability of chocolate products. Hungary's traditional preference for sweet products and bakery items contributed to maintaining stable cocoa consumption levels.
Consumption increased slightly in 2019, reaching 2.73 kg, representing the highest level during the study period. This growth was supported by continued consumer interest in chocolate products, retail availability, and demand for confectionery items. However, consumption declined to 2.61 kg in 2020, influenced by pandemic-related changes in consumer behavior, reduced foodservice activity, and shifts in household spending patterns.
The market showed gradual recovery between 2021 and 2023, with consumption remaining stable at 2.65 kg in 2021, 2.66 kg in 2022, and 2.66 kg in 2023. This indicates resilience despite economic uncertainties and changing consumer preferences.
Overall, Hungary's cocoa consumption market demonstrates long-term stability, supported by strong confectionery traditions, consistent retail demand, and consumer preference for cocoa-based products. The dataset provides valuable insights for manufacturers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and understand evolving consumer behavior within Hungary's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Hungary 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 Hungary Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Hungary Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 2.66 Kilogram in 2023, down 0% on 2022.
How has Hungary Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Hungary Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.61 Kilogram in 2015 to 2.66 Kilogram in 2023 (+1.9%), an average of +0.2% a year. The series high was 2.73 Kilogram in 2019 and the low 2.61 Kilogram in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Hungary Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 2.73 Kilogram in 2019 and the lowest was 2.61 Kilogram in 2018.
What does the Hungary 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 Hungary 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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