Higher over the period
Thailand Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.510 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.800 Kilogram in 2023 (+56.9%), an average of +5.8% a year. The series high was 0.900 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.510 Kilogram in 2015.
What Thailand Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Thailand Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.800 Kilogram in 2023, down 11.1% on 2022. Thailand's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a growing and dynamic consumer market, supported by rising chocolate demand, expanding tourism activity, increasing urbanization, and changing consumer preferences toward cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 510 grams in 2015 to 800 grams in 2023.
A 43.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 0.390 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +27.5% in 2016.
Ranks 31 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Thailand ranks 31 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Thailand is above it.
Full series
Thailand 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 | 0.800 | −11.1% |
| 2022Peak | 0.900 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | 0.780 | −6% |
| 2020 | 0.830 | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 0.760 | −10.6% |
| 2018 | 0.850 | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 0.770 | +18.5% |
| 2016 | 0.650 | +27.5% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.510 | — |
Regional context
How Thailand compares in Asia
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Thailand 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.
Although consumption experienced fluctuations during the period, Thailand demonstrated an overall positive growth trend, supported by increasing availability of chocolate products, café culture expansion, and growth in premium confectionery segments.
During the early period, consumption increased significantly from 510 grams in 2015 to 650 grams in 2016, followed by further growth to 770 grams in 2017 and 850 grams in 2018. This upward trend reflected rising consumer interest in chocolate products, improving retail penetration, and increased demand from urban consumers and tourism-related food services. Consumption remained strong in 2019, although it moderated slightly to 760 grams due to changing market conditions.
In 2020, consumption increased to 830 grams, supported by higher household consumption and demand for packaged food products during lifestyle changes caused by the pandemic. However, consumption declined slightly to 780 grams in 2021 as consumer behavior normalized and economic conditions adjusted.
A significant recovery occurred in 2022, with consumption reaching 900 grams, representing the highest level during the study period. This increase was supported by renewed consumer spending, expansion of premium chocolate categories, and stronger demand for cocoa-based beverages and confectionery products. In 2023, consumption moderated to 800 grams, while remaining considerably above the 2015 level.
Overall, Thailand's cocoa consumption market demonstrates strong long-term growth potential, supported by rising consumer demand, expanding retail and foodservice networks, and increasing preference for premium chocolate products. The dataset provides valuable insights for chocolate manufacturers, cocoa suppliers, retailers, and investors to analyze consumption trends, benchmark market performance, forecast future demand, and understand evolving consumer preferences within Thailand's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Thailand
- 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 Thailand 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 Thailand Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Thailand Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.800 Kilogram in 2023, down 11.1% on 2022.
How has Thailand Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Thailand Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.510 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.800 Kilogram in 2023 (+56.9%), an average of +5.8% a year. The series high was 0.900 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.510 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Thailand Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.900 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 0.510 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Thailand 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 Thailand 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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