Rising to a series high
Taiwan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.600 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.670 Kilogram in 2023 (+11.7%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 0.670 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.590 Kilogram in 2020.
What Taiwan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Taiwan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.670 Kilogram in 2023, up 0% on 2022. Taiwan's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a stable and gradually growing consumer market, supported by increasing demand for chocolate products, premium confectionery, café culture expansion, and changing consumer preferences toward international food products.
A 11.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2020) is 0.0800 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +8.5% in 2021.
Ranks 33 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Taiwan ranks 33 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Taiwan is above it.
Full series
Taiwan 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 | 0.670 | 0% |
| 2022 | 0.670 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 0.640 | +8.5% |
| 2020 Trough | 0.590 | −6.3% |
| 2019 | 0.630 | 0% |
| 2018 | 0.630 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 0.620 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 0.610 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 0.600 | — |
Regional context
How Taiwan compares in Asia
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Taiwan 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.
Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 600 grams in 2015 to 670 grams in 2023. Despite moderate fluctuations during the period, Taiwan maintained a consistent cocoa consumption pattern due to strong retail availability, developed foodservice channels, and growing consumer interest in high-quality chocolate products.
During the early period, consumption showed steady growth, increasing from 600 grams in 2015 to 610 grams in 2016 and 620 grams in 2017. Consumption continued rising to 630 grams in 2018 and remained at 630 grams in 2019, reflecting stable household demand, expanding premium chocolate segments, and increasing popularity of cocoa-based desserts and beverages. Taiwan's developed retail environment and strong café culture contributed to maintaining consistent consumption levels.
In 2020, consumption declined slightly to 590 grams due to pandemic-related changes in consumer behavior, reduced foodservice activity, and adjustments in discretionary spending. However, the market recovered quickly in 2021, with consumption increasing to 640 grams, supported by improving economic conditions and renewed consumer demand for confectionery products.
Consumption continued strengthening in 2022, reaching 670 grams, and remained at 670 grams in 2023, representing the highest level during the study period. This stability highlights sustained consumer interest in chocolate products, premium confectionery, and cocoa-based beverages.
Overall, Taiwan's cocoa consumption market demonstrates steady growth potential, supported by strong consumer purchasing power, developed retail infrastructure, and increasing demand for premium food products. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast demand, and understand evolving consumer preferences within Taiwan's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Taiwan
- 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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Taiwan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.670 Kilogram in 2023, up 0% on 2022.
How has Taiwan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Taiwan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.600 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.670 Kilogram in 2023 (+11.7%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 0.670 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 0.590 Kilogram in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Taiwan Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.670 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 0.590 Kilogram in 2020.
What does the Taiwan 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 Taiwan 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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