Import of cocoa paste, wholly or partly defatted, to the U.S. showed a decreasing trend from 2024 to 2028, with values forecasted from $93.445 million in 2024 to $85.702 million in 2028. In 2023, the import value was recorded at $95.50 million. The year-on-year decrease averages around 2% annually. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period shows a decline of approximately 2.09%.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impacts of changing cocoa cultivation patterns on supply chains.
Influence of consumer preferences for healthier or alternative cocoa products.
Effects of global economic conditions and trade tariffs on import levels.
Technological advancements in food processing possibly affecting import demands.