Higher over the period
India Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.0400 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.0900 Kilogram in 2023 (+125%), an average of +10.7% a year. The series high was 0.100 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.0400 Kilogram in 2015.
What India Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
India Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.0900 Kilogram in 2023, down 10% on 2022. India's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects an emerging and gradually expanding consumer market, supported by rising disposable incomes, urbanization, changing food preferences, and increasing demand for chocolate and cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 40 grams in 2015 to 90 grams in 2023.
A 60% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 0.0600 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +40% in 2018.
Ranks 44 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, India ranks 44 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so India is below it.
Full series
India 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 | 0.0900 | −10% |
| 2022Peak | 0.100 | +25% |
| 2021 | 0.0800 | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 0.0700 | 0% |
| 2019 | 0.0700 | 0% |
| 2018 | 0.0700 | +40% |
| 2017 | 0.0500 | 0% |
| 2016 | 0.0500 | +25% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.0400 | — |
Regional context
How India compares in Asia
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. India is highlighted.
1Israel4.15
2Indonesia1.73
3Saudi Arabia1.27
4Turkey0.990
5South Korea0.880
6Philippines0.820
7Thailand0.800
13India0.0900
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 India's per capita consumption remains lower compared with developed cocoa markets, the country demonstrates strong growth potential due to increasing consumer awareness, expanding retail networks, and growing demand for confectionery products.
During the early period, consumption increased from 40 grams in 2015 to 50 grams in 2016 and 2017, reflecting gradual market development and rising acceptance of chocolate products among Indian consumers. Consumption further increased to 70 grams in 2018 and remained at 70 grams in 2019 and 2020, supported by growing urban demand, expansion of organized retail, and increased availability of chocolate-based products.
A further improvement occurred in 2021, when consumption reached 80 grams, supported by economic recovery, changing lifestyle patterns, and increasing preference for packaged snacks and premium confectionery products. Consumption continued rising in 2022, reaching 100 grams, representing the highest level during the study period. This growth was driven by stronger consumer spending, increasing chocolate consumption among younger demographics, and wider penetration of modern retail and e-commerce channels.
In 2023, consumption moderated slightly to 90 grams, while remaining significantly above the 2015 level, indicating continued market expansion. Overall, India's cocoa consumption market is in a growth phase, supported by urbanization, rising middle-class consumption, and evolving food preferences. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, evaluate market opportunities, forecast demand, and understand changing consumer behavior within India's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- India
- Region
- Asia
- 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 India 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 India Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
India Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.0900 Kilogram in 2023, down 10% on 2022.
How has India Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
India Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.0400 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.0900 Kilogram in 2023 (+125%), an average of +10.7% a year. The series high was 0.100 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.0400 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest India Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.100 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 0.0400 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the India 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 India 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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