Higher over the period
Iceland Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 4.54 Kilogram in 2015 to 5.27 Kilogram in 2023 (+16.1%), an average of +1.9% a year. The series high was 5.47 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 4.54 Kilogram in 2015.
What Iceland Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Iceland Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 5.27 Kilogram in 2023, up 1% on 2022. Iceland's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a strong and steadily growing consumer market, supported by high purchasing power, established chocolate consumption habits, and consistent demand for cocoa-based confectionery products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 4.54 kg in 2015 to 5.27 kg in 2023.
A 17% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 0.930 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +8.4% in 2018.
Ranks 2 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Iceland ranks 2 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Montenegro (4.41 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Iceland is above it.
Full series
Iceland 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 | 5.27 | +1% |
| 2022 | 5.22 | −4.6% |
| 2021Peak | 5.47 | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 5.15 | −2.8% |
| 2019 | 5.30 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 5.15 | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 4.75 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4.75 | +4.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 4.54 | — |
Regional context
How Iceland compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Iceland is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4France4.04
5UK3.94
6malta3.63
7Slovenia3.52
8Denmark3.25
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 minor fluctuations, Iceland maintained one of the highest cocoa consumption levels, driven by consumer preference for chocolate products, premium confectionery, and cocoa-based snacks.
During the early period, consumption showed consistent growth, increasing from 4.54 kg in 2015 to 5.15 kg in 2018 and reaching 5.30 kg in 2019. This upward trend reflected strong household demand, widespread availability of chocolate products, and consumer interest in premium and high-quality food offerings. Iceland's affluent consumer base and developed retail environment supported stable cocoa consumption patterns during this period.
Consumption slightly declined to 5.15 kg in 2020, influenced by pandemic-related changes in consumer behavior and reduced foodservice activity. However, the market demonstrated resilience, increasing to 5.47 kg in 2021, which represented the highest consumption level during the study period. This growth was supported by increased household consumption, renewed consumer spending, and higher demand for indulgent food products.
Consumption moderated to 5.22 kg in 2022 before recovering slightly to 5.27 kg in 2023, indicating continued market stability. Overall, Iceland's cocoa consumption market remains highly developed, supported by strong chocolate preferences, premium product demand, and consistent consumer purchasing power. 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 Iceland's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Iceland
- 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 Iceland 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 Iceland Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Iceland Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 5.27 Kilogram in 2023, up 1% on 2022.
How has Iceland Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Iceland Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 4.54 Kilogram in 2015 to 5.27 Kilogram in 2023 (+16.1%), an average of +1.9% a year. The series high was 5.47 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 4.54 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Iceland Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 5.47 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 4.54 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Iceland 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 Iceland 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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