Lower over the period
Netherlands Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.250 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.1000 Kilogram in 2023 (−60%), an average of −10.8% a year. The series high was 0.360 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 0 Kilogram in 2020.
What Netherlands Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Netherlands Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.1000 Kilogram in 2023, down 52.4% on 2022. cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a highly variable market pattern, influenced by changing consumer demand, cocoa product availability, economic conditions, and fluctuations in reported consumption levels. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption decreased from 250 grams in 2015 to 100 grams in 2023.
A 100% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2020) is 0.360 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −100% in 2020.
Ranks 43 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Netherlands ranks 43 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Netherlands is below it.
Full series
Netherlands 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 | 0.1000 | −52.4% |
| 2022 | 0.210 | −40% |
| 2021 | 0.350 | — |
| 2020 Trough | 0 | −100% |
| 2019 | 0.290 | −19.4% |
| 2018Peak | 0.360 | +44% |
| 2017 | 0.250 | −3.8% |
| 2016 | 0.260 | +4% |
| 2015 | 0.250 | — |
Regional context
How Netherlands compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Netherlands is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4France4.04
5UK3.94
6malta3.63
7Slovenia3.52
18Netherlands0.1000
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 the overall decline, the Netherlands remains an important cocoa market due to its strong chocolate industry, advanced food processing sector, and significant role in European cocoa-related activities.
During the early period, consumption remained relatively stable, with values fluctuating between 250 grams and 260 grams from 2015 to 2017. A notable increase occurred in 2018, when consumption reached 360 grams, reflecting stronger demand for cocoa-based products, increased chocolate consumption, and favorable market conditions. However, consumption declined to 290 grams in 2019, indicating normalization after the previous increase.
A significant disruption occurred in 2020, when reported per capita consumption decreased to 0 grams, reflecting an exceptional decline in recorded consumption patterns during the pandemic period. This was followed by a recovery in 2021, with consumption rising to 350 grams, supported by improving economic activity, recovering retail demand, and renewed consumer spending on chocolate and confectionery products.
Consumption moderated again in 2022, declining to 210 grams, and further decreased to 100 grams in 2023. These reductions were influenced by inflationary pressures, changing consumer priorities, and shifts in household spending behavior. The decline also highlights the volatility of the reported consumption dataset compared with more stable cocoa-consuming markets.
Overall, the Netherlands cocoa consumption market demonstrates short-term fluctuations while maintaining long-term strategic importance due to its strong food processing capabilities, chocolate manufacturing presence, and position within the global cocoa supply chain. The dataset provides valuable insights for manufacturers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption patterns, evaluate market changes, benchmark performance, forecast demand, and understand evolving consumer behavior within the Dutch cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Netherlands
- 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 Netherlands 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 Netherlands Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Netherlands Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.1000 Kilogram in 2023, down 52.4% on 2022.
How has Netherlands Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Netherlands Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.250 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.1000 Kilogram in 2023 (−60%), an average of −10.8% a year. The series high was 0.360 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 0 Kilogram in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Netherlands Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.360 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 0 Kilogram in 2020.
What does the Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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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