Higher over the period
Israel Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 3.40 Kilogram in 2015 to 4.15 Kilogram in 2023 (+22.1%), an average of +2.5% a year. The series high was 6.46 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 3.40 Kilogram in 2015.
What Israel Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Israel Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 4.15 Kilogram in 2023, down 35.8% on 2022. Israel's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a strong and relatively high-value consumer market, supported by established chocolate consumption habits, premium confectionery demand, and consumer preference for diverse cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 3.40 kg in 2015 to 4.15 kg in 2023.
A 47.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 3.06 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +45.8% in 2022.
Ranks 4 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Israel ranks 4 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Israel is above it.
Full series
Israel 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 | 4.15 | −35.8% |
| 2022Peak | 6.46 | +45.8% |
| 2021 | 4.43 | −5.1% |
| 2020 | 4.67 | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 4.26 | +23.1% |
| 2018 | 3.46 | −19.5% |
| 2017 | 4.30 | +7% |
| 2016 | 4.02 | +18.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 3.40 | — |
Regional context
How Israel compares in Asia
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Israel is highlighted.
1Israel4.15
2Indonesia1.73
3Saudi Arabia1.27
4Turkey0.990
5South Korea0.880
6Philippines0.820
7Thailand0.800
8Taiwan0.670
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 annual consumption fluctuated, Israel maintained consistently high cocoa consumption levels due to strong retail availability, developed food markets, and consumer interest in premium chocolate products.
During the early period, consumption increased significantly from 3.40 kg in 2015 to 4.02 kg in 2016 and 4.30 kg in 2017. This growth reflected rising consumer demand, expanding chocolate product availability, and strong purchasing power. However, consumption declined to 3.46 kg in 2018, indicating temporary market adjustments and changes in consumption patterns.
The market recovered strongly in 2019, with consumption increasing to 4.26 kg, followed by further growth to 4.67 kg in 2020. This increase was supported by higher household consumption, increased retail purchases, and stronger demand for packaged confectionery products during lifestyle changes caused by the pandemic.
In 2021, consumption slightly declined to 4.43 kg, but remained at a high level, demonstrating market resilience. A significant increase occurred in 2022, when consumption reached 6.46 kg, representing the highest level during the study period. This growth reflected strong consumer demand, premium chocolate consumption, and increased availability of cocoa-based products. However, consumption moderated to 4.15 kg in 2023, indicating normalization after the exceptional increase.
Overall, Israel's cocoa consumption market demonstrates strong long-term potential, supported by premium product demand, developed retail infrastructure, and established consumer preferences for chocolate products. The dataset provides valuable insights for manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and understand evolving consumer behavior within Israel's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Israel
- 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 Israel 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 Israel Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Israel Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 4.15 Kilogram in 2023, down 35.8% on 2022.
How has Israel Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Israel Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 3.40 Kilogram in 2015 to 4.15 Kilogram in 2023 (+22.1%), an average of +2.5% a year. The series high was 6.46 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 3.40 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Israel Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 6.46 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 3.40 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Israel 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 Israel 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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