Key Market Indicators
Cocoa imports to South Africa saw a significant increase in 2018, with 202,230 kilograms imported - up 26% from the 160,490 kilograms imported in 2017. Since 2005, the demand for cocoa has increased 86.9%, placing South Africa in 46th place worldwide in 2018. Peru came in at the top of the list, with the United States, Malaysia, and Germany coming in at second, third, and fourth respectively.