Higher over the period
Vietnam Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.0800 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.160 Kilogram in 2023 (+100%), an average of +9.1% a year. The series high was 0.180 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.0800 Kilogram in 2015.
What Vietnam Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita shows
Vietnam Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.160 Kilogram in 2023, down 11.1% on 2022. Vietnam's cocoa beans consumption per capita between 2015 and 2023 reflects an emerging and gradually expanding consumer market, supported by rising urbanization, changing dietary preferences, increasing disposable incomes, and growing demand for chocolate and cocoa-based products. Validated Our World in Data data shows per capita cocoa beans consumption increased from 80 grams in 2015 to 160 grams in 2023.
A 55.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 0.1000 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +36.4% in 2019.
Ranks 39 of 44 countries covered
Among the 44 countries in this dataset, Vietnam ranks 39 for 2023, behind Luxembourg (5.42 Kilogram) and Iceland (5.27 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 0.658 Kilogram, so Vietnam is below it.
Full series
Vietnam 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 | 0.160 | −11.1% |
| 2022Peak | 0.180 | +20% |
| 2021 | 0.150 | −6.2% |
| 2020 | 0.160 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 0.150 | +36.4% |
| 2018 | 0.110 | +10% |
| 2017 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2016 | 0.100 | +25% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.0800 | — |
Regional context
How Vietnam compares in Asia
Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Vietnam is highlighted.
1Israel4.15
2Indonesia1.73
3Saudi Arabia1.27
4Turkey0.990
5South Korea0.880
6Philippines0.820
7Thailand0.800
11Vietnam0.160
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 remains lower compared with mature cocoa markets, Vietnam demonstrates strong growth potential due to expanding retail channels, café culture, and increasing consumer exposure to international confectionery products.
During the early period, consumption increased from 80 grams in 2015 to 100 grams in 2016 and 2017, reflecting gradual market development and rising consumer acceptance of cocoa-based products. Consumption continued growing to 110 grams in 2018 and reached 150 grams in 2019, supported by improving living standards, stronger retail penetration, and increasing demand for chocolate products.
In 2020, consumption further increased to 160 grams, driven by higher household consumption and growing interest in packaged food products during lifestyle changes caused by the pandemic. Consumption slightly declined to 150 grams in 2021 as consumer behavior normalized, but the market recovered strongly in 2022, reaching 180 grams, the highest level during the study period.
In 2023, consumption moderated slightly to 160 grams, while remaining significantly above the 2015 level, indicating continued market expansion. The overall trend highlights Vietnam's increasing integration into global cocoa consumption patterns, supported by young consumers, expanding urban markets, and rising demand for premium chocolate and confectionery products.
Overall, Vietnam's cocoa consumption market demonstrates strong long-term growth potential. 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 Vietnam's cocoa market.
- Indicator
- Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita
- Country
- Vietnam
- 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita in 2023?
Vietnam Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita was 0.160 Kilogram in 2023, down 11.1% on 2022.
How has Vietnam Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Vietnam Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita moved from 0.0800 Kilogram in 2015 to 0.160 Kilogram in 2023 (+100%), an average of +9.1% a year. The series high was 0.180 Kilogram in 2022 and the low 0.0800 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Vietnam Cocoa Beans Consumption per Capita?
The highest value was 0.180 Kilogram in 2022 and the lowest was 0.0800 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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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