Higher over the period
Turkey Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.490 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.990 Kilogram in 2023 (+102%), an average of +9.2% a year. The series high was 1.000 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 0.490 Kilogram in 2015.
What Turkey Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Turkey Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.990 Kilogram in 2023, up 15.1% on 2022. Turkey's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects a steadily growing consumer market, supported by rising demand for chocolate products, expanding confectionery production, urbanization, and increasing consumer interest in cocoa-based foods. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 490 grams in 2015 to 990 grams in 2023.
A 51% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 0.510 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +25.7% in 2019.
Ranks 27 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Turkey ranks 27 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Turkey is above it.
Full series
Turkey 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 | 0.990 | +15.1% |
| 2022 | 0.860 | −14% |
| 2021Peak | 1.000 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 0.970 | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 0.880 | +25.7% |
| 2018 | 0.700 | +22.8% |
| 2017 | 0.570 | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 0.540 | +10.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.490 | — |
Regional context
How Turkey compares in Asia
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Turkey 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 yearly fluctuations, Turkey demonstrated strong overall growth, highlighting increasing consumer adoption of chocolate products and the expansion of the domestic confectionery sector.
During the early period, consumption increased gradually from 490 grams in 2015 to 540 grams in 2016 and 570 grams in 2017. Growth accelerated in 2018, when consumption reached 700 grams, reflecting stronger consumer demand, improving retail availability, and expansion of chocolate and bakery product segments. Consumption continued rising in 2019, reaching 880 grams, supported by increasing household consumption and greater penetration of cocoa-based products.
In 2020, consumption increased further to 970 grams, despite pandemic-related challenges, driven by higher household demand and increased consumption of packaged food products. The market reached 1,000 grams in 2021, representing the highest level during the study period. This growth was supported by economic recovery, strong confectionery demand, and continued consumer preference for chocolate products.
Consumption moderated slightly to 860 grams in 2022 before recovering to 990 grams in 2023. The recovery indicates continued market strength, supported by established chocolate consumption habits, expanding retail channels, and growing demand for premium confectionery products.
Overall, Turkey's cocoa consumption market demonstrates strong growth potential, supported by a large consumer base, developed food processing industry, and increasing demand for chocolate-based 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 Turkey's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Turkey
- 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 Turkey 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 Turkey Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Turkey Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.990 Kilogram in 2023, up 15.1% on 2022.
How has Turkey Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Turkey Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.490 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.990 Kilogram in 2023 (+102%), an average of +9.2% a year. The series high was 1.000 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 0.490 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Turkey Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 1.000 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 0.490 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Turkey 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 Turkey 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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