Broadly stable
Montenegro Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 4.36 Kilogram in 2015 to 4.41 Kilogram in 2023 (+1.1%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 4.41 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 3.84 Kilogram in 2017.
What Montenegro Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Montenegro Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 4.41 Kilogram in 2023, up 8.9% on 2022. Montenegro's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a relatively stable and resilient consumer market, supported by traditional chocolate consumption habits, growing retail availability, and continued demand for cocoa-based confectionery products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased slightly from 4.36 kg in 2015 to 4.41 kg in 2023.
A 12.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2017) is 0.570 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −9.6% in 2016.
Ranks 3 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Montenegro ranks 3 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Montenegro is above it.
Full series
Montenegro 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 | 4.41 | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 4.05 | −0.7% |
| 2021 | 4.08 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 4.07 | −2.2% |
| 2019 | 4.16 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 4.10 | +6.8% |
| 2017 Trough | 3.84 | −2.5% |
| 2016 | 3.94 | −9.6% |
| 2015 | 4.36 | — |
Regional context
How Montenegro compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Montenegro 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, Montenegro maintained a comparatively high cocoa consumption level, supported by consumer preference for chocolate products, desserts, and cocoa-based foods.
During the early period, consumption declined from 4.36 kg in 2015 to 3.84 kg in 2017, reflecting temporary changes in household consumption patterns and market demand. However, consumption recovered to 4.10 kg in 2018 and 4.16 kg in 2019, supported by improved retail availability, stable consumer spending, and continued demand for confectionery products. Montenegro's food culture and preference for sweet products contributed to maintaining steady cocoa consumption levels.
During 2020, consumption slightly decreased to 4.07 kg due to pandemic-related disruptions, reduced hospitality activity, and changes in consumer purchasing behavior. The market remained stable in 2021, with consumption reaching 4.08 kg, supported by recovering economic activity and continued household demand for chocolate products.
Consumption showed minor moderation in 2022, reaching 4.05 kg, before increasing to 4.41 kg in 2023, matching the highest level observed during the study period. This recovery reflects renewed consumer spending, increased demand for premium confectionery, and improved market conditions.
Overall, Montenegro's cocoa beans consumption market demonstrates long-term stability with limited volatility. The country's strong consumer preference for chocolate products, established confectionery habits, and expanding retail channels continue to support market demand. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and evaluate changing consumer preferences within Montenegro's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Montenegro
- 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 Montenegro 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 Montenegro Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Montenegro Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 4.41 Kilogram in 2023, up 8.9% on 2022.
How has Montenegro Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Montenegro Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 4.36 Kilogram in 2015 to 4.41 Kilogram in 2023 (+1.1%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 4.41 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 3.84 Kilogram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Montenegro Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 4.41 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 3.84 Kilogram in 2017.
What does the Montenegro 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 Montenegro 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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