Rising to a series high
malta Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.96 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.63 Kilogram in 2023 (+22.6%), an average of +2.6% a year. The series high was 3.63 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 2.56 Kilogram in 2016.
What malta Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
malta Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.63 Kilogram in 2023, up 2.3% on 2022. Malta's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a growing and gradually strengthening consumer market, supported by rising demand for chocolate products, tourism-driven food consumption, and increasing availability of cocoa-based confectionery products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 2.96 kg in 2015 to 3.63 kg in 2023.
A 29.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2016) is 1.07 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +27.1% in 2021.
Ranks 7 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, malta ranks 7 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so malta is above it.
Full series
malta 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 | 3.63 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 3.55 | +5% |
| 2021 | 3.38 | +27.1% |
| 2020 | 2.66 | −4.7% |
| 2019 | 2.79 | −3.1% |
| 2018 | 2.88 | −10.3% |
| 2017 | 3.21 | +25.4% |
| 2016 Trough | 2.56 | −13.5% |
| 2015 | 2.96 | — |
Regional context
How malta compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. malta 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 fluctuations throughout the period, Malta demonstrated an overall positive consumption trend, supported by consumer preference for chocolate, desserts, and premium confectionery products.
During the early period, consumption declined from 2.96 kg in 2015 to 2.56 kg in 2016 before recovering strongly to 3.21 kg in 2017. This fluctuation reflected changing consumer demand patterns and variations in cocoa product consumption. Consumption moderated again to 2.88 kg in 2018 and 2.79 kg in 2019, influenced by shifts in household spending and market conditions.
A further decline occurred in 2020, when consumption decreased to 2.66 kg, impacted by pandemic-related disruptions, reduced tourism activity, and changes in foodservice consumption. However, the market recovered significantly in 2021, with consumption increasing to 3.38 kg, supported by improving economic conditions, renewed retail demand, and recovery in hospitality-related food consumption.
Consumption continued strengthening in 2022, reaching 3.55 kg, and increased further to 3.63 kg in 2023, marking the highest level during the study period. This growth was supported by recovering tourism activity, stronger consumer spending, and sustained demand for chocolate and cocoa-based products.
Overall, Malta's cocoa consumption market demonstrates positive long-term growth potential, supported by its tourism-oriented economy, strong confectionery demand, and consumer preference for indulgent food products. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and evaluate evolving consumer preferences within Malta's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- malta
- 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 malta 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 malta Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
malta Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.63 Kilogram in 2023, up 2.3% on 2022.
How has malta Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
malta Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.96 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.63 Kilogram in 2023 (+22.6%), an average of +2.6% a year. The series high was 3.63 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 2.56 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest malta Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 3.63 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 2.56 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the malta 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 malta 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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