Sub Product
Derived Products
Raw Materials
HS Code
180310
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Cocoa Paste market coverage spans 120 countries.
- 1,174 exporter companies and 1,569 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 10,339 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 2 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Cocoa Paste
Analyze 10,339 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Cocoa Paste.
Cocoa Paste Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Cocoa Paste to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Cocoa Paste: Ivory Coast (+84.2%), Indonesia (+57.0%), Germany (+56.1%).
Cocoa Paste Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Cocoa Paste country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Cocoa Paste transaction unit prices: France (28.64 USD / kg), Singapore (17.35 USD / kg), Hungary (14.75 USD / kg), Brazil (12.72 USD / kg), Netherlands (12.53 USD / kg), 14 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | -0.4% | 120 | 7.66 USD / kg (186,250.5 kg) | 5.70 USD / kg (71,350 kg) | 8.30 USD / kg (253,744 kg) | 6.35 USD / kg (841,205 kg) | 6.64 USD / kg (876,840 kg) | 6.03 USD / kg (1,858,414 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +20.6% | 1,174 | 11.83 USD / kg (1,392,289.47 kg) | 12.76 USD / kg (2,155,374.14 kg) | 13.42 USD / kg (2,295,848.81 kg) | 12.20 USD / kg (1,488,367.1 kg) | 12.87 USD / kg (1,706,070.91 kg) | 11.68 USD / kg (2,664,460.196 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +36.6% | 385 | 8.50 USD / kg (1,468,466 kg) | 10.64 USD / kg (2,455,355 kg) | 5.77 USD / kg (1,941,784 kg) | 12.71 USD / kg (1,586,895 kg) | 13.74 USD / kg (187,200 kg) | 12.53 USD / kg (1,562,552 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +24.6% | 221 | 5.29 USD / kg (390,195.22 kg) | 7.10 USD / kg (216,561.92 kg) | 8.70 USD / kg (98,800.2 kg) | 8.84 USD / kg (76,623.6 kg) | 10.75 USD / kg (181,993.8 kg) | 9.73 USD / kg (120,868.8 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | +14.7% | 135 | 12.80 USD / kg (289,010 kg) | 13.03 USD / kg (457,665 kg) | 18.12 USD / kg (50,167 kg) | 11.98 USD / kg (220,975 kg) | 14.03 USD / kg (36,465 kg) | 17.35 USD / kg (97,776.5 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | +49.4% | 71 | 14.17 USD / kg (3,356.69 kg) | 14.48 USD / kg (26,888 kg) | 21.33 USD / kg (938 kg) | 10.89 USD / kg (8,160 kg) | 9.01 USD / kg (70,040 kg) | 11.58 USD / kg (104,302 kg) | ||||||
| France | +44.6% | 59 | 23.60 USD / kg (25,393 kg) | 24.03 USD / kg (527.4 kg) | 42.35 USD / kg (20,558 kg) | 23.58 USD / kg (210 kg) | 41.27 USD / kg (23,289.42 kg) | 28.64 USD / kg (631.83 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | +5.5% | 59 | 11.10 USD / kg (98,206.5 kg) | 9.24 USD / kg (29,101.6 kg) | 17.92 USD / kg (30,000 kg) | 9.43 USD / kg (35,394 kg) | 7.76 USD / kg (27,040 kg) | 8.38 USD / kg (28,814.62 kg) | ||||||
| Ivory Coast | +84.2% | 2,203 | 7.84 USD / kg (6,055,535 kg) | 9.50 USD / kg (7,559,940 kg) | 11.82 USD / kg (13,329,678 kg) | 14.44 USD / kg (11,315,040 kg) | 11.07 USD / kg (7,401,844.72 kg) | 10.68 USD / kg (12,118,950 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +17.3% | 1,287 | 12.42 USD / kg (3,249,683.781 kg) | 12.54 USD / kg (4,175,548.865 kg) | 11.97 USD / kg (4,049,591.888 kg) | 12.24 USD / kg (5,362,764.812 kg) | 10.93 USD / kg (6,412,857.128 kg) | 9.76 USD / kg (3,972,235.318 kg) |
Cocoa Paste Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,743 companies
1,174 exporters and 1,569 importers are mapped for Cocoa Paste.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Cocoa Paste, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Cocoa Paste Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
1,174 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Cocoa Paste. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Cocoa Paste Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
2 premium Cocoa Paste suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company
Canada
Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Gürsoy Tarımsal Ürünler Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Turkiye
Food ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage ManufacturingCrop Production
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Cocoa Paste Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,174 total exporter companies in the Cocoa Paste supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-22
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 27
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Switzerland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Cameroon)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
(Honduras)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Food WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Cocoa Paste Global Exporter Coverage
1,174 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Cocoa Paste supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Cocoa Paste opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Cocoa Paste (HS Code 180310) in 2024
For Cocoa Paste in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 250,553,672 kg | 1,857,793,499.599 USD | View → |
| 2 | Germany | 53,276,245 kg | 644,868,474.47 USD | View → |
| 3 | Belgium | 20,201,065.92 kg | 210,556,144.904 USD | View → |
| 4 | Malaysia | 31,318,221.3 kg | 181,807,837.613 USD | View → |
| 5 | Ecuador | 21,179,591.704 kg | 170,557,777.02 USD | View → |
| 6 | Estonia | 15,461,353 kg | 144,476,462.25 USD | View → |
| 7 | Switzerland | 20,616,132.885 kg | 132,376,216.632 USD | View → |
| 8 | Spain | 11,337,353 kg | 95,045,219.708 USD | View → |
| 9 | Poland | 11,628,906.145 kg | 87,115,856 USD | View → |
| 10 | United States | 16,556,084 kg | 84,681,684 USD | View → |
Cocoa Paste Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Cocoa Paste exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Cocoa Paste Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,569 importer companies are mapped for Cocoa Paste demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Cocoa Paste Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 1,569 total importer companies tracked for Cocoa Paste. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Switzerland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Switzerland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Greece)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-04-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,569 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Cocoa Paste.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Cocoa Paste buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Cocoa Paste (HS Code 180310) in 2024
For Cocoa Paste in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 89,078,620.07 kg | 767,759,156.056 USD | View → |
| 2 | Netherlands | 140,945,637 kg | 720,274,821.181 USD | View → |
| 3 | Germany | 83,677,430.187 kg | 700,540,290.219 USD | View → |
| 4 | Poland | 51,605,217.34 kg | 455,247,594 USD | View → |
| 5 | United States | 59,649,887 kg | 407,667,505 USD | View → |
| 6 | Italy | 43,980,152 kg | 396,891,973.263 USD | View → |
| 7 | Spain | 24,202,928.86 kg | 223,400,814.503 USD | View → |
| 8 | Japan | 16,679,568 kg | 179,188,812.637 USD | View → |
| 9 | Australia | 27,107,233.18 kg | 173,498,497.863 USD | View → |
| 10 | Turkiye | 14,365,555 kg | 162,966,778 USD | View → |
Cocoa Paste Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Cocoa Paste origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPaste (Cocoa liquor / cocoa mass)
Industry PositionIntermediate Food Ingredient
Market
Cocoa paste (also called cocoa liquor or cocoa mass) is a semi-finished cocoa ingredient traded globally as a key input to chocolate and confectionery manufacturing. Supply is structurally linked to cocoa bean production concentrated in West Africa, while processing (grinding) and paste trade also reflect major industrial hubs in Europe and parts of Asia alongside origin-country grinding in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Trade dynamics are heavily influenced by cocoa bean availability and price volatility, buyer requirements on food safety and contaminants, and rising sustainability and traceability compliance expectations. The market is shaped by integrated processors that convert beans into paste and onward into cocoa butter and cocoa powder, with paste moving in bulk for industrial formulation.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Demand tracks global chocolate and confectionery production while trade flows shift with grinding location decisions, sustainability compliance costs, and cocoa bean availability.
Major Producing Countries
- Ivory CoastMajor origin-country grinding base linked to the world’s largest cocoa bean supply.
- GhanaLarge origin-country grinding capacity; paste supply tied to national cocoa sector.
- NetherlandsKey global cocoa processing and re-export hub supporting European manufacturing.
- GermanyMajor European cocoa processing and chocolate manufacturing center.
- BelgiumSignificant cocoa and chocolate industry; paste used for downstream confectionery.
- MalaysiaEstablished cocoa processing base in Southeast Asia serving regional and export demand.
- IndonesiaRegional processing and export activity connected to local beans and imported beans.
Major Exporting Countries
- NetherlandsExports cocoa ingredients within Europe and to industrial buyers globally.
- Ivory CoastOrigin-country exports of cocoa ingredients (including paste) from integrated processors.
- GhanaOrigin-country exports of cocoa ingredients supported by national cocoa sector.
- GermanyExports cocoa ingredients to regional manufacturing networks.
- BelgiumExports to European and specialty chocolate supply chains.
- MalaysiaExports within Asia and to global industrial ingredient buyers.
Major Importing Countries
- GermanyLarge industrial and confectionery manufacturing base; imports cocoa ingredients for processing and formulation.
- FranceImports for chocolate and food manufacturing; quality and sustainability requirements are prominent in EU markets.
- BelgiumImports for chocolate manufacturing and re-export within Europe.
- United StatesImports for industrial confectionery and food manufacturing; supplier approval and food safety compliance are key.
- United KingdomImports for confectionery manufacturing and ingredient distribution.
- JapanImports for confectionery and premium chocolate manufacturing; quality specifications are typically stringent.
Specification
Major VarietiesForastero (bulk cocoa), Trinitario, Criollo (fine flavor cocoa)
Physical Attributes
- Dark brown cocoa mass that is solid at cooler ambient temperatures and becomes pourable when warmed for industrial handling
- Distinct cocoa aroma profile varies by origin, fermentation quality, and roasting profile
- Viscosity and flow behavior are commercially important for pumping, mixing, and chocolate processing
Compositional Metrics
- Typical buyer specifications focus on fat content, moisture, acidity, and particle size (where applicable to downstream processing)
- Food safety criteria commonly include absence of Salmonella and limits for contaminants (e.g., heavy metals such as cadmium depending on origin and destination-market rules)
- Quality attributes are influenced by fermentation, drying, storage, roasting conditions, and microbiological controls
Grades
- Natural (non-deodorized) cocoa liquor
- Deodorized cocoa liquor (odor-reduced for specific formulations)
- Bulk cocoa vs. fine flavor cocoa ingredient programs (origin and flavor-driven segmentation)
Packaging
- Solid blocks or slabs in lined cartons for ambient shipment to industrial users
- Bulk liquid shipments in heated tanks/containers for large-volume manufacturers
- Food-grade liners and palletization to prevent contamination and manage handling
ProcessingUsed directly in chocolate manufacturing and as a feedstock for pressing into cocoa butter and cocoa cake (for cocoa powder)Processing and storage must manage oxidation and off-flavor development in cocoa fat components
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cocoa farming → pod harvesting → fermentation → drying → bean export → cleaning/sorting → roasting → winnowing → grinding into cocoa paste → bulk storage → shipment to food manufacturers → chocolate/confectionery production
Demand Drivers
- Industrial chocolate and confectionery manufacturing demand (including compound and real chocolate formulations)
- Premiumization and origin/flavor differentiation programs for fine flavor cocoa ingredients
- Expansion of chocolate consumption in emerging markets alongside mature-market demand stability
Temperature
- Handled either as solid blocks at controlled ambient conditions or as molten paste requiring heated logistics to remain pumpable
- Temperature management is critical to prevent fat crystallization issues, contamination risks, and quality degradation during storage and transport
Atmosphere Control
- Bulk storage may use headspace management (e.g., inert gas blanketing) to reduce oxidation and preserve aroma in industrial systems
Shelf Life
- Low-moisture ingredient with multi-month storage potential under cool, dry, odor-free conditions, but quality can degrade with poor temperature control, oxygen exposure, or odor contamination
Risks
Supply Concentration And Climate HighGlobal cocoa ingredient supply (including cocoa paste) is structurally exposed to disruptions in West Africa because cocoa bean production is heavily concentrated there; adverse weather, climate-driven yield stress, and disease pressures can rapidly tighten bean availability, raising costs and constraining paste production and trade.Diversify origin exposure (including Latin America and Asia where feasible), maintain qualified alternative suppliers, and use forward coverage and inventory buffers aligned to production and logistics lead times.
Sustainability Compliance HighDeforestation-free and traceability due-diligence requirements in major consuming markets can disrupt trade for suppliers unable to provide compliant geolocation and chain-of-custody evidence, increasing the risk of shipment delays, delisting, or market access loss for cocoa ingredients.Implement end-to-end traceability systems, supplier mapping/geolocation, and independent verification aligned to destination-market regulatory requirements and buyer codes.
Labor And Human Rights HighCocoa has a well-documented history of child labor risks in parts of the supply chain, creating material reputational, legal, and procurement risks for downstream buyers of cocoa paste when due diligence, monitoring, and remediation are insufficient.Adopt credible due-diligence frameworks, require supplier remediation plans, participate in multi-stakeholder programs, and use risk-based third-party audits with transparent reporting.
Food Safety And Contaminants MediumCocoa ingredients can face compliance risks related to microbiological hazards (notably Salmonella) and chemical contaminants (including heavy metals such as cadmium in certain origins), leading to rejected shipments and reformulation or blending needs in regulated markets.Use validated kill-step controls where applicable, robust environmental monitoring, origin-aware contaminant testing, and specification-based sourcing/blending strategies.
Price Volatility MediumCocoa bean price volatility can be extreme and quickly transmit into cocoa paste pricing and availability, complicating procurement budgeting and contract performance across the cocoa ingredient complex.Use structured contracting (index-linked terms where appropriate), hedging/coverage policies, and diversified supplier portfolios across regions and product forms.
Sustainability
- Deforestation and land-use change risk in cocoa supply chains, with increasing buyer and regulatory expectations for traceability and deforestation-free sourcing
- Climate vulnerability in major cocoa-growing regions (heat stress, rainfall variability) affecting bean availability and quality, with downstream impacts on paste supply and pricing
- Traceability and due-diligence compliance requirements in major importing markets for cocoa-containing supply chains
Labor & Social
- Child labor risk and broader labor rights concerns in parts of the cocoa sector, particularly in West African supply chains, driving scrutiny and due-diligence expectations
- Smallholder livelihood pressure and income instability linked to price volatility and climate shocks, affecting long-term supply resilience
- Supplier social compliance auditing and remediation expectations for processors and brand owners
FAQ
What is cocoa paste (cocoa liquor/cocoa mass) used for in food manufacturing?Cocoa paste is a core cocoa ingredient used directly to make chocolate and confectionery, and it is also a common feedstock that processors press into cocoa butter and cocoa cake (which can be milled into cocoa powder).
Why are Europe and West Africa both important in the cocoa paste supply chain?Cocoa beans are largely produced in West Africa, and cocoa paste supply depends on those beans. At the same time, significant cocoa grinding and ingredient trade flows are tied to major industrial processing and manufacturing hubs in Europe, alongside growing origin-country grinding in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
What are the biggest trade risks buyers should watch for in cocoa paste?The most critical risks are cocoa bean supply disruptions driven by climate stress in major origins, and compliance risks tied to deforestation-free traceability expectations and labor-rights due diligence. Food safety (especially microbiological controls) and contaminants (such as heavy metal limits in some markets) are also recurring risks that can block shipments.
Sources
Cocoa Paste Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Cocoa Paste market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: Ivory Coast, Ghana, United States, Netherlands, France, Indonesia, Germany, Nigeria, Belgium, Brazil, Malaysia, Peru, Turkiye, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Poland, Spain, Philippines, Ukraine, Venezuela, Japan, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Estonia, Singapore, India, United Arab Emirates, Cuba, Slovakia, South Africa, Egypt, Italy, Israel, Uganda, Vietnam, Croatia, Greece, China, Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica, Portugal, New Zealand, Panama, Cameroon, Russia, Argentina, Uzbekistan, Mexico, Iran, Czechia, Colombia, Ireland, Bangladesh, Serbia, Sweden, South Korea, Norway, Algeria, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Chile, Austria, Montenegro, Uruguay, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Moldova, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bahrain, Bolivia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cyprus, Denmark, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Morocco, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Paraguay, Romania, Slovenia, El Salvador, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Tanzania, Zambia
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