Higher over the period
Philippines Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.520 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.820 Kilogram in 2023 (+57.7%), an average of +5.9% a year. The series high was 0.880 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.520 Kilogram in 2015.
What Philippines Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Philippines Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.820 Kilogram in 2023, down 6.8% on 2022. The Philippines' cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a steadily growing consumer market, supported by increasing demand for chocolate products, expanding retail channels, rising consumer spending, and greater adoption of cocoa-based confectionery products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 520 grams in 2015 to 820 grams in 2023.
A 40.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 0.360 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +25% in 2016.
Ranks 29 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Philippines ranks 29 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Philippines is above it.
Full series
Philippines 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 | 0.820 | −6.8% |
| 2022Peak | 0.880 | +10% |
| 2021 | 0.800 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 0.780 | −3.7% |
| 2019 | 0.810 | +8% |
| 2018 | 0.750 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 0.710 | +9.2% |
| 2016 | 0.650 | +25% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.520 | — |
Regional context
How Philippines compares in Asia
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Philippines is highlighted.
1Israel4.15
2Indonesia1.73
3Saudi Arabia1.27
4Turkey0.990
5South Korea0.880
6Philippines0.820
7Thailand0.800
8Taiwan0.670
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 some fluctuations, the Philippines demonstrated a strong upward consumption trend, supported by changing dietary preferences and increasing demand for chocolate-based foods and beverages.
During the early period, consumption increased significantly from 520 grams in 2015 to 650 grams in 2016, followed by further growth to 710 grams in 2017 and 750 grams in 2018. This growth reflected rising disposable incomes, expanding urban markets, and increasing availability of chocolate products through supermarkets, convenience stores, and foodservice channels. Consumption continued strengthening in 2019, reaching 810 grams, indicating strong consumer interest in cocoa-based products.
In 2020, consumption slightly declined to 780 grams due to pandemic-related disruptions, reduced foodservice activity, and changes in household spending patterns. However, the market recovered gradually, increasing to 800 grams in 2021 as economic activity improved and consumer demand stabilized.
Consumption reached 880 grams in 2022, marking the highest level during the study period, supported by renewed consumer spending, increased demand for confectionery products, and expanding premium chocolate segments. In 2023, consumption moderated slightly to 820 grams, while remaining significantly above 2015 levels.
Overall, the Philippines cocoa consumption market demonstrates strong growth potential, supported by a young consumer base, improving retail infrastructure, and increasing preference for chocolate products. The dataset provides valuable insights for manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and understand evolving consumer behavior within the Philippine cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Philippines
- Region
- Asia
- 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 Philippines 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 Philippines Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Philippines Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.820 Kilogram in 2023, down 6.8% on 2022.
How has Philippines Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Philippines Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.520 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.820 Kilogram in 2023 (+57.7%), an average of +5.9% a year. The series high was 0.880 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.520 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Philippines Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.880 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 0.520 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Philippines 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 Philippines 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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