The Netherlands' demand for cocoa beans has experienced fluctuations from 2014 to 2023, where it stood at 483 thousand metric tons in 2023. Key points of observation include a significant dip in 2015 by -31.82% and a subsequent sharp increase in 2016 by 88.89%. From 2017 onwards, the demand stabilized with minor yearly variations, consistently displaying a positive year-on-year growth around 1%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years until 2023 was modest at 1.29%.
Looking forward, the demand for cocoa beans in the Netherlands is projected to grow steadily, with a forecasted growth rate of 4.1% over the next five years and a CAGR of 0.81%. Trends to watch include potential shifts in global supply chains, consumer preferences towards sustainable and fair-trade products, and possible climate change impacts on cocoa production.
