Broadly stable
Japan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.43 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.46 Kilogram in 2022 (+2%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 1.47 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 1.33 Kilogram in 2021.
What Japan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Japan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.46 Kilogram in 2022, up 9.7% on 2021. Japan's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2022 reflects a mature and stable consumer market, supported by strong chocolate consumption habits, seasonal confectionery demand, and continued consumer interest in premium cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 1.43 kg in 2015 to 1.46 kg in 2022.
A 9.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2021) is 0.144 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +9.7% in 2022.
Ranks 25 of 45 countries covered
Among the 45 countries in this dataset, Japan ranks 25 for 2022, behind Israel (6.46 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.22 Kilogram). The global figure for 2022 is 0.688 Kilogram, so Japan is above it.
Full series
Japan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.46 | +9.7% |
| 2021 Trough | 1.33 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1.33 | −9% |
| 2019 | 1.46 | −0.9% |
| 2018Peak | 1.47 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 1.47 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 1.45 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 1.43 | — |
Regional context
How Japan compares in Asia
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2022, Kilogram. Japan is highlighted.
1Israel6.46
2Saudi Arabia1.94
3Indonesia1.59
4UAE1.50
5Japan1.46
6Thailand0.900
7Philippines0.880
8Turkey0.860
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 consumption experienced moderate fluctuations, Japan maintained a consistent cocoa consumption pattern due to its well-developed confectionery sector, established retail infrastructure, and consumer preference for high-quality chocolate products.
During the early period, consumption showed gradual improvement, increasing from 1.43 kg in 2015 to 1.47 kg in 2017 and 2018. This stability reflected strong household demand, widespread availability of chocolate products, and the popularity of cocoa-based snacks and confectionery items. Japan's sophisticated food culture and demand for premium and seasonal chocolate products supported consistent consumption levels during this period.
Consumption slightly declined to 1.46 kg in 2019 before decreasing further to 1.33 kg in 2020. This reduction was influenced by pandemic-related changes in consumer behavior, reduced retail and foodservice activity, and shifts in discretionary spending. Consumption remained stable at 1.33 kg in 2021, indicating a period of market adjustment and slower recovery.
In 2022, consumption recovered to 1.46 kg, returning close to pre-pandemic levels. This improvement was supported by renewed consumer spending, recovering retail activity, and continued demand for chocolate products, including premium and specialty offerings.
Overall, Japan's cocoa consumption market demonstrates long-term stability, supported by strong confectionery traditions, premium chocolate demand, and consistent consumer preferences. 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 Japan's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2022, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Japan 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 Japan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2022?
Japan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.46 Kilogram in 2022, up 9.7% on 2021.
How has Japan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2022?
Japan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.43 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.46 Kilogram in 2022 (+2%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 1.47 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 1.33 Kilogram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Japan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 1.47 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 1.33 Kilogram in 2021.
What does the Japan 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 Japan 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 2015–2022 and is reported in Kilogram.
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