Higher over the period
Mexico Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.0300 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.140 Kilogram in 2023 (+366.7%), an average of +21.2% a year. The series high was 0.340 Kilogram in 2019 and the low 0.0300 Kilogram in 2015.
What Mexico Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Mexico Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.140 Kilogram in 2023, down 26.3% on 2022. ## Mexico Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita (2015–2023)
A 91.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2015) is 0.310 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +375% in 2022.
Ranks 40 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Mexico ranks 40 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Mexico is below it.
Full series
Mexico 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 | 0.140 | −26.3% |
| 2022 | 0.190 | +375% |
| 2021 | 0.0400 | −42.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0700 | −79.4% |
| 2019Peak | 0.340 | +209.1% |
| 2018 | 0.110 | −35.3% |
| 2017 | 0.170 | +88.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0900 | +200% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.0300 | — |
Regional context
How Mexico compares in North America
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Mexico is highlighted.
1U.S.2.44
2Canada2.29
3Mexico0.140
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.
Mexico's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a volatile yet gradually expanding market, influenced by changing consumer preferences, cultural relevance of cocoa products, economic conditions, and fluctuations in cocoa-based food consumption. Validated **Our World in Data** data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from **30 grams in 2015** to **140 grams in 2023**. Despite significant annual variations, Mexico maintained a strong connection with cocoa products due to its historical association with cocoa, growing chocolate demand, and expanding availability of processed cocoa products.
Consumption patterns during the early period showed considerable fluctuation, increasing from **30 grams in 2015** to **170 grams in 2017**, before declining to **110 grams in 2018**. These changes reflect variations in consumer demand, product availability, and differences in annual cocoa consumption patterns. The growing presence of premium chocolate products, artisanal offerings, and cocoa-based beverages contributed to periods of higher consumption.
A major increase occurred in **2019**, when per capita consumption reached a study-period high of **340 grams**, supported by stronger demand for chocolate products, retail expansion, and increasing consumer interest in diverse cocoa-based foods. However, consumption declined sharply to **70 grams in 2020** due to pandemic-related disruptions, reduced foodservice activity, and changes in household spending priorities. Recovery remained uneven, with consumption reaching **40 grams in 2021** before improving significantly to **190 grams in 2022** as economic activity recovered and consumer demand strengthened.
In **2023**, consumption moderated to **140 grams**, indicating normalization after the previous year's recovery. Overall, Mexico's cocoa beans consumption market demonstrates long-term growth potential despite short-term volatility, supported by cultural preferences, evolving chocolate consumption habits, and expanding product innovation. The dataset provides valuable insights for manufacturers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, forecast demand, benchmark market performance, and evaluate opportunities within Mexico's cocoa industry.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- North America
- 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 Mexico 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 Mexico Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Mexico Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.140 Kilogram in 2023, down 26.3% on 2022.
How has Mexico Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Mexico Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.0300 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.140 Kilogram in 2023 (+366.7%), an average of +21.2% a year. The series high was 0.340 Kilogram in 2019 and the low 0.0300 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Mexico Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.340 Kilogram in 2019 and the lowest was 0.0300 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Mexico 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 Mexico 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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