In 2023, Spain led global imports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste with values reaching over $4.35 million, marking a 4.87% increase from the previous year. Malaysia closely followed, and while the Netherlands was also a significant importer, it showed a decline of 2.73%. A notable growth was observed in Ukraine with a 9.56% increase, while Germany and France saw declines of 3.77% and 10.09% respectively. Canada experienced a substantial 32.69% rise, contributing to a total import of $0.074 million in 2023. South Africa had the most significant growth with a staggering 138% increase.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential import increases in countries like Czech Republic and Denmark due to double-digit growth observed in 2023.
- A focus on sustainability and recycling could influence import dynamics given the nature of the product.
- Economic and geopolitical factors may impact key importing countries' ability to maintain or grow their import volumes.
- Technological advancements in processing could also alter the demand patterns for cocoa by-products globally.
Top countries in Import of Cocoa Shells, Husks, Skins and Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 4,352,600 | 2023 | -2.88% | +4.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Malaysia | 4,215,900 | 2023 | +1.07% | +2.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 3,742,300 | 2023 | -5.14% | -2.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,723,500 | 2023 | -7.85% | -10.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,550,300 | 2023 | -0.82% | -2.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1,322,600 | 2023 | +0.65% | -3.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 939,230 | 2023 | +1.72% | +4.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 930,780 | 2023 | -1.88% | -5.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 442,260 | 2023 | +3.52% | +9.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United States | 416,740 | 2023 | -2.07% | +5.82% | View data |
