Falling to a series low
Saudi Arabia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.78 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.27 Kilogram in 2023 (−28.7%), an average of −4.1% a year. The series high was 1.94 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 1.27 Kilogram in 2023.
What Saudi Arabia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Saudi Arabia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.27 Kilogram in 2023, down 34.5% on 2022. Saudi Arabia's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a relatively stable but gradually declining consumer market, influenced by changing consumer preferences, economic conditions, and evolving demand for chocolate and cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption decreased from 1.78 kg in 2015 to 1.27 kg in 2023.
A 34.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2023) is 0.670 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −34.5% in 2023.
Ranks 24 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Saudi Arabia ranks 24 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Saudi Arabia is above it.
Full series
Saudi Arabia 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 Trough | 1.27 | −34.5% |
| 2022Peak | 1.94 | +14.1% |
| 2021 | 1.70 | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 1.53 | −13.6% |
| 2019 | 1.77 | −3.3% |
| 2018 | 1.83 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 1.79 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 1.78 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1.78 | — |
Regional context
How Saudi Arabia compares in Asia
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Saudi Arabia 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 the decline, Saudi Arabia continues to represent an important cocoa-consuming market, supported by strong confectionery demand, urban consumer lifestyles, and increasing availability of premium chocolate products.
During the early period, consumption remained stable, recording 1.78 kg in 2015 and 2016, before increasing slightly to 1.79 kg in 2017 and 1.83 kg in 2018. This growth reflected consistent consumer demand, strong retail distribution, and increasing preference for chocolate-based snacks and confectionery products. Consumption slightly declined to 1.77 kg in 2019, indicating moderate changes in purchasing patterns.
A significant decline occurred in 2020, when consumption decreased to 1.53 kg, influenced by pandemic-related disruptions, reduced foodservice activity, and changes in consumer spending behavior. The market recovered partially in 2021, with consumption increasing to 1.70 kg, supported by improving economic conditions and renewed retail demand.
Consumption reached 1.94 kg in 2022, representing the highest level during the study period, driven by recovering consumer activity, increased demand for confectionery products, and stronger retail sales. However, consumption declined sharply to 1.27 kg in 2023, reflecting market adjustments, inflationary pressures, and changing household spending priorities.
Overall, Saudi Arabia's cocoa consumption market remains significant, supported by a young population, strong confectionery culture, and growing premium chocolate demand. The dataset provides valuable insights for manufacturers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark performance, forecast demand, and understand evolving consumer preferences within Saudi Arabia's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Saudi Arabia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 1.27 Kilogram in 2023, down 34.5% on 2022.
How has Saudi Arabia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Saudi Arabia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 1.78 Kilogram in 2015 to 1.27 Kilogram in 2023 (−28.7%), an average of −4.1% a year. The series high was 1.94 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 1.27 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Saudi Arabia Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 1.94 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 1.27 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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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