Falling to a series low
North America Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.78 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.70 Kilogram in 2023 (−4.8%), an average of −0.6% a year. The series high was 2.00 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 1.70 Kilogram in 2023.
What North America Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
North America Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.70 Kilogram in 2023, down 14.9% on 2022. North America's paper and paperboard & articles of paper pulp import market represents one of the world's most mature and highly integrated regional trade environments, supported by strong manufacturing activity, advanced packaging industries, expanding e-commerce, and well-established cross-border supply chains.
A 14.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2023) is 0.298 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −14.9% in 2023.
U.S. leads the region
Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2023 at 2.44 Kilogram.
Country ranking
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023
Kilogram. Sort by any column, or search for a country.
Scroll the table sideways to see all columns.
By region
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by region
Kilogram, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
North America Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
Scroll the table sideways to see all columns.
| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Trough | 1.70 | −14.9% |
| 2022Peak | 2.00 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 1.95 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 1.81 | −3.9% |
| 2019 | 1.88 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 1.85 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 1.84 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 1.79 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 1.78 | — |
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.
Between 2015 and 2025, total regional imports increased from USD 27,607.31 million to USD 33,392.44 million, reflecting steady long-term growth despite temporary economic and trade disruptions.
Regional imports remained relatively stable during the pre-pandemic period, rising from USD 27,607.31 million in 2015 to USD 29,668.60 million in 2018. Import values moderated to USD 28,739.43 million in 2019 before declining to USD 26,130.98 million in 2020, primarily due to supply chain disruptions, reduced industrial production, and weaker commercial demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A strong recovery followed as imports climbed to USD 29,959.84 million in 2021 and reached a decade-high USD 37,115.76 million in 2022, driven by rebounding manufacturing activity, elevated packaging demand, and higher global pulp and paper prices. The market subsequently normalized to USD 32,732.32 million in 2023, improved to USD 34,634.38 million in 2024, and eased slightly to USD 33,392.44 million in 2025, indicating a stable post-pandemic trading environment.
The United States remained the dominant importer throughout the period, with imports increasing from USD 16,683.81 million in 2015 to USD 19,938.01 million in 2025. Canada expanded from USD 5,415.12 million to USD 6,895.05 million, while Mexico grew from USD 5,508.38 million to USD 6,559.38 million, supported by continued investment in packaging, food processing, consumer goods, and manufacturing industries.
Overall, North America's import performance demonstrates a resilient and diversified market, reinforcing the region's strategic importance in the global paper, paperboard, and packaging supply chain.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Region
- North America
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
Cite this dataset
Using this data in a report, paper or presentation? Copy a formatted citation.
Copied
Frequently asked questions
What is North America 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 North America Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
North America Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.70 Kilogram in 2023, down 14.9% on 2022.
How has North America Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
North America Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.78 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.70 Kilogram in 2023 (−4.8%), an average of −0.6% a year. The series high was 2.00 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 1.70 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest North America Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 2.00 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 1.70 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the North America 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 North America 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.
Need more data?
Get in touch with our research team
Need a longer historical series, a custom country set, additional dimensions, or a tailored dataset? Send us your requirement.