Rising to a series high
Portugal Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.55 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.18 Kilogram in 2023 (+24.7%), an average of +2.8% a year. The series high was 3.18 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 2.54 Kilogram in 2016.
What Portugal Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Portugal Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.18 Kilogram in 2023, up 0.6% on 2022. Portugal's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a gradually expanding consumer market, supported by strong chocolate consumption habits, growing demand for confectionery products, and increasing consumer interest in premium cocoa-based foods. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 2.55 kg in 2015 to 3.18 kg in 2023.
A 20.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2016) is 0.640 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +15.3% in 2022.
Ranks 10 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Portugal ranks 10 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Portugal is above it.
Full series
Portugal 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 | 3.18 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 3.16 | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 2.74 | −3.9% |
| 2020 | 2.85 | −3.7% |
| 2019 | 2.96 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 2.84 | +10.9% |
| 2017 | 2.56 | +0.8% |
| 2016 Trough | 2.54 | −0.4% |
| 2015 | 2.55 | — |
Regional context
How Portugal compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Portugal is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4France4.04
5UK3.94
6malta3.63
7Slovenia3.52
9Portugal3.18
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 minor fluctuations, Portugal demonstrated an overall positive consumption trend, supported by retail growth, bakery applications, and consumer preference for chocolate products.
During the early period, consumption remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 2.55 kg in 2015 to 2.56 kg in 2017. A stronger growth phase began in 2018, when consumption reached 2.84 kg, followed by further growth to 2.96 kg in 2019. This increase reflected stronger household demand, wider availability of chocolate products, and growing interest in premium confectionery and cocoa-based desserts.
In 2020, consumption slightly declined to 2.85 kg due to pandemic-related disruptions, reduced tourism activity, and changes in consumer spending behavior. However, the market remained resilient, with consumption recovering to 2.74 kg in 2021 as economic activity gradually improved and consumer demand stabilized.
A significant increase occurred in 2022, with consumption reaching 3.16 kg, followed by further growth to 3.18 kg in 2023, representing the highest level during the study period. This improvement was supported by renewed consumer spending, increased demand for chocolate products, and stronger retail activity.
Overall, Portugal's cocoa consumption market demonstrates positive growth potential, supported by strong confectionery preferences, expanding premium chocolate demand, and established food culture. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and evaluate changing consumer preferences within Portugal's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Portugal
- 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 Portugal 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 Portugal Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Portugal Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.18 Kilogram in 2023, up 0.6% on 2022.
How has Portugal Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Portugal Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.55 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.18 Kilogram in 2023 (+24.7%), an average of +2.8% a year. The series high was 3.18 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 2.54 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Portugal Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 3.18 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 2.54 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the Portugal 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 Portugal 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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