Higher over the period
Spain Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.98 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.11 Kilogram in 2023 (+4.4%), an average of +0.5% a year. The series high was 3.36 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 2.71 Kilogram in 2020.
What Spain Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Spain Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.11 Kilogram in 2023, up 8.7% on 2022. Spain's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a steadily developing consumer market, supported by strong demand for chocolate products, expanding confectionery preferences, and the growing presence of cocoa-based foods across retail and foodservice channels. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 2.98 kg in 2015 to 3.11 kg in 2023.
A 19.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2020) is 0.650 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +24% in 2021.
Ranks 11 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Spain ranks 11 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Spain is above it.
Full series
Spain 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 | 3.11 | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 2.86 | −14.9% |
| 2021Peak | 3.36 | +24% |
| 2020 Trough | 2.71 | −17.9% |
| 2019 | 3.30 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 3.22 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 3.03 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 2.99 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 2.98 | — |
Regional context
How Spain compares in Europe
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Spain is highlighted.
1Luxembourg5.42
2Iceland5.27
3Montenegro4.41
4France4.04
5UK3.94
6malta3.63
7Slovenia3.52
10Spain3.11
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 fluctuations during the period, Spain maintained a strong cocoa consumption profile, supported by consumer interest in chocolate, bakery products, desserts, and premium confectionery offerings.
During the early years, consumption showed gradual growth, increasing from 2.98 kg in 2015 to 3.22 kg in 2018 and reaching 3.30 kg in 2019. This upward movement was supported by improving consumer spending, strong retail availability, and increasing demand for chocolate-based products. Spain's established food culture and growing preference for premium and specialty chocolate products contributed to steady consumption expansion.
A decline occurred in 2020, when consumption decreased to 2.71 kg, influenced by pandemic-related disruptions, reduced foodservice activity, and changes in household purchasing patterns. However, the market recovered strongly in 2021, with consumption reaching a study-period high of 3.36 kg, supported by economic recovery, increased retail demand, and renewed consumer spending on indulgent food products.
Consumption moderated to 2.86 kg in 2022 as inflationary pressures and rising food costs affected household spending. In 2023, consumption recovered to 3.11 kg, indicating renewed stability and continued demand for cocoa-based products. Overall, Spain's cocoa consumption market demonstrates resilience, supported by strong chocolate consumption habits, diverse confectionery applications, and evolving consumer interest in premium products. The dataset provides valuable insights for manufacturers, retailers, and investors to analyze market trends, forecast demand, benchmark performance, and evaluate changing consumer preferences within Spain's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Spain
- 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 Spain 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 Spain Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Spain Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 3.11 Kilogram in 2023, up 8.7% on 2022.
How has Spain Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Spain Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 2.98 Kilogram in 2015 to 3.11 Kilogram in 2023 (+4.4%), an average of +0.5% a year. The series high was 3.36 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 2.71 Kilogram in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Spain Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 3.36 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 2.71 Kilogram in 2020.
What does the Spain 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 Spain 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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