Rising to a series high
Malaysia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.310 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.540 Kilogram in 2023 (+74.2%), an average of +7.2% a year. The series high was 0.540 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.01000 Kilogram in 2022.
What Malaysia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Malaysia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.540 Kilogram in 2023, up 5300% on 2022. Malaysia's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a highly fluctuating but gradually strengthening consumer market, influenced by changing consumption patterns, evolving food preferences, and demand for cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 310 grams in 2015 to 540 grams in 2023.
A 98.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2022) is 0.530 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +5300% in 2023.
Ranks 36 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Malaysia ranks 36 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Malaysia is below it.
Full series
Malaysia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 0.540 | +5,300% |
| 2022 Trough | 0.01000 | −50% |
| 2021 | 0.0200 | +100% |
| 2020 | 0.0100 | 0% |
| 2019 | 0.0100 | 0% |
| 2018 | 0.0100 | 0% |
| 2017 | 0.0100 | 0% |
| 2016 | 0.01000 | −96.8% |
| 2015 | 0.310 | — |
Regional context
How Malaysia compares in Asia
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Malaysia is highlighted.
1Israel4.15
2Indonesia1.73
3Saudi Arabia1.27
4Turkey0.990
5South Korea0.880
6Philippines0.820
7Thailand0.800
10Malaysia0.540
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 significant variations throughout the period, Malaysia demonstrates long-term market potential due to its developed food processing sector, growing chocolate industry, and increasing consumer interest in confectionery products.
During the early period, consumption declined sharply from 310 grams in 2015 to 10 grams in 2016, remaining at 10 grams from 2017 to 2019. This significant reduction indicates major fluctuations in reported consumption levels and changing market conditions. The low consumption period reflected variations in cocoa availability, reporting patterns, and shifts in domestic consumption behavior.
In 2020, consumption remained at 10 grams, influenced by pandemic-related disruptions, reduced retail activity, and changes in consumer purchasing patterns. A gradual recovery began in 2021, when consumption increased to 20 grams, followed by a return to 10 grams in 2022.
A substantial increase occurred in 2023, with consumption reaching 540 grams, representing the highest level during the study period. This significant growth reflects improving consumer demand, stronger retail distribution, expanding chocolate product availability, and increasing interest in cocoa-based foods and beverages.
Overall, Malaysia's cocoa consumption market demonstrates strong growth potential despite historical volatility. The country's role as a major cocoa processing hub, combined with rising consumer demand and expanding food and beverage applications, supports future market development. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and evaluate evolving consumer preferences within Malaysia's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Malaysia
- 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Malaysia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.540 Kilogram in 2023, up 5300% on 2022.
How has Malaysia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Malaysia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.310 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.540 Kilogram in 2023 (+74.2%), an average of +7.2% a year. The series high was 0.540 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.01000 Kilogram in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest Malaysia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.540 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 0.01000 Kilogram in 2022.
What does the Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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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