Sub Product
Dried Cocoa Bean, Fair Trade Raw Cocoa Bean, Organic Raw Cocoa Bean, Raw Criollo Cocoa Bean, +2
Derived Products
Pure Cocoa Powder, Chocolate Biscuit Bites, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Paste
Raw Materials
Pure Cocoa Powder
HS Code
180100
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- India Cocoa Bean market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for India are summarized.
- 36 export partner companies (including manufacturers) and 46 import partner companies are mapped for Cocoa Bean in India.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-29.
Cocoa Bean Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in India
36 export partner companies are tracked for Cocoa Bean in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Cocoa Bean export intelligence in India, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 180100.
Scatter points are sampled from 68.1% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier & Manufacturer Transaction Records for Cocoa Bean in India
5 sampled Cocoa Bean transactions in India include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Cocoa Bean sampled transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-05-28: 10.93 USD / kg, 2026-05-20: 6.19 USD / kg, 2026-05-13: 15.80 USD / kg, 2026-05-10: 6.32 USD / kg, 2026-05-02: 6.20 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | DRI** ***** ***** | 10.93 USD / kg | (India) | (Japan) | |
| 2026-05-20 | DRY ***** *************** | 6.19 USD / kg | (India) | (Sri Lanka) | |
| 2026-05-13 | ORG**** ***** **** * *** ********************* **************** | 15.80 USD / kg | (India) | (Germany) | |
| 2026-05-10 | DRY ***** ***** | 6.32 USD / kg | (India) | (Indonesia) | |
| 2026-05-02 | DRY ***** *************** | 6.20 USD / kg | (India) | (Sri Lanka) |
Top Cocoa Bean Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Companies in India
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 36 total export partner companies tracked for Cocoa Bean in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Air TransportBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
India Export Partner Coverage
36 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of India export network depth for Cocoa Bean.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Cocoa Bean partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in India.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Cocoa Bean in India (HS Code 180100)
Analyze 3 years of Cocoa Bean export volume and value in India to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43,593 | 345,967 USD |
| 2023 | 69,553 | 368,394 USD |
| 2022 | 55,845 | 248,031 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Cocoa Bean Exports from India (HS Code 180100) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Cocoa Bean exports from India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 24,510 | 185,520.304 USD |
| 2 | United States | 13,455 | 103,162.329 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 1,861 | 20,610.147 USD |
| 4 | Singapore | 1,020 | 11,733.758 USD |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 904 | 10,848.897 USD |
Cocoa Bean Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in India: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
46 import partner companies are tracked for Cocoa Bean in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 28.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Cocoa Bean in India
5 sampled Cocoa Bean import transactions in India provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Cocoa Bean sampled import transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-05-25: 20.03 USD / kg, 2026-05-23: 9.23 USD / kg, 2026-05-22: 13.21 USD / kg, 2026-05-12: 9.10 USD / kg, 2026-05-12: 10.67 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-25 | NIB********** ***** **** **** ********** * ************* ***************** | 20.03 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-23 | COC** ***** ****** * ********** ***** ***** | 9.23 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-22 | COC** ***** ****** * ********** ***** ***** | 13.21 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-12 | COC** ***** ****** * ********** ***** ***** | 9.10 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-12 | COC** ***** ****** * ********** ***** ***** | 10.67 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Cocoa Bean Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in India
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 46 total import partner companies tracked for Cocoa Bean in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Others
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
India Import Partner Coverage
46 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Cocoa Bean in India.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Cocoa Bean importers, distributors, and buyer networks in India.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Cocoa Bean in India (HS Code 180100)
Track 3 years of Cocoa Bean import volume and value in India to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,774,175 | 186,807,724 USD |
| 2023 | 20,657,228 | 62,303,037 USD |
| 2022 | 34,156,658 | 83,607,609 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Cocoa Bean to India (HS Code 180100) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Cocoa Bean to India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,059,000 | 70,109,015.002 USD |
| 2 | Ecuador | 10,955,900 | 64,683,533.583 USD |
| 3 | Dominican Republic | 3,150,000 | 23,406,340.28 USD |
| 4 | Peru | 1,703,970 | 13,063,727.869 USD |
| 5 | Madagascar | 1,009,900 | 6,627,093.245 USD |
Cocoa Bean Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in India
Track Cocoa Bean wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in India.
Historical Cocoa Bean Wholesale Supplier Prices in India (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Cocoa Bean wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in India.
Cocoa Bean yearly average wholesale prices in India: 2024: 1.25 USD / kg, 2025: 1.22 USD / kg, 2026: 1.41 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.25 USD / kg | 0.60 USD / kg | 2.33 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 1.22 USD / kg | 0.74 USD / kg | 2.61 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.41 USD / kg | 1.18 USD / kg | 1.66 USD / kg | - |
Latest Cocoa Bean Wholesale Export Price Updates in India
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Cocoa Bean wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in India.
Cocoa Bean latest wholesale updates by date in India: 2026-06-01: 1.54 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 1.69 USD / kg, 2025-12-01: 1.22 USD / kg, 2025-10-01: 0.89 USD / kg, 2025-07-01: 0.93 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Coc******** ***** * * ************ ******* ******** ****** | 1.54 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-05-01 | Coc******** ***** ******* * * ************ ****** ********** **** | 1.69 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-12-01 | Coc******** ***** * * ************ ****** ********** **** | 1.22 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-10-01 | Coc******** *** * * ************ ****** ********** | 0.89 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-07-01 | Coc******** *** * * ************ ****** ********** | 0.93 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried (fermented and dried cocoa beans)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Cocoa beans in India are a small domestic plantation-crop output concentrated in humid tropical, palm-based intercropping systems in South India, while industrial demand for chocolate and cocoa ingredients relies heavily on imports. Import sourcing is diversified and can shift by season and availability in origin markets, making landed cost and supply continuity sensitive to global cocoa price cycles. Domestic beans typically flow through local aggregation channels and are used by processors, whereas imported beans enter via seaports for grinding and confectionery manufacturing. Buyer focus is on consistent fermentation/drying quality, low mould/foreign matter risk, and reliable documentation to clear plant quarantine and food import controls.
Market RoleNet importer with limited domestic production
Domestic RoleLimited domestic production primarily used as an industrial input for cocoa processing and confectionery manufacturing
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Well-fermented and adequately dried beans to reduce mould risk
- Low foreign matter and low insect damage expectations in industrial procurement
- Uniform bean size/bean count consistency as a contract parameter (buyer-specific)
Compositional Metrics
- Fermentation degree and flavour development (buyer evaluation)
- Fat-content expectations are buyer- and origin-dependent (often assessed after processing)
Grades
- Fermented vs. unfermented (contract-dependent)
- Buyer-specific defect tolerances (mouldy, slate, insect-damaged beans) and foreign matter limits
Packaging
- Bulk export sacks (commonly jute bags), often with liners to reduce moisture uptake
- Containerized sea freight with attention to dryness and ventilation to prevent condensation/mould
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Farm harvest (often intercrop) → pod breaking → fermentation → sun/solar drying → bagging → local aggregation/cooperative procurement → domestic processors OR export shipment to India → port inspection/clearance → industrial grinding/processing
Temperature
- Dry-chain control is critical: avoid moisture uptake and temperature swings that create container condensation ('container rain') leading to mould
Atmosphere Control
- Ventilation and moisture management during storage and sea transit to reduce mould and off-flavour risk
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life is measured in months when beans are kept dry, cool, pest-free, and protected from odour contamination; moisture ingress can rapidly degrade quality
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Price Volatility HighExtreme global cocoa price volatility can abruptly raise landed costs and disrupt procurement planning for India’s import-dependent industrial demand, increasing the risk of contract renegotiation, reduced buying, or supply gaps during price spikes.Use staged purchasing, price-adjustment clauses, and risk management (hedging where feasible); diversify origins and maintain safety stocks aligned to processing schedules.
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with India’s plant quarantine import requirements (e.g., phytosanitary certificate issues, pest/contamination findings, or documentation mismatches) can lead to detention, mandatory treatment, re-export, or destruction of cocoa bean consignments.Align pre-shipment documentation to India import conditions; ensure NPPO-issued phytosanitary certificate accuracy; run pre-shipment quality/infestation checks and confirm port-of-entry procedures with the importer/CHA.
Logistics MediumSea freight disruptions, port congestion, and container moisture/ventilation issues can cause delays and quality degradation (mould/off-flavour) for cocoa beans shipped into India.Specify container moisture control/ventilation practices; use validated drying/moisture controls pre-loading; include transit-time and demurrage contingencies in contracts.
Labor And Sustainability Due Diligence MediumCocoa supply chains linked to deforestation and child labor controversies (notably in parts of West Africa) can trigger reputational risk, customer audits, and sourcing restrictions that affect India-based manufacturers and traders using imported beans.Adopt supplier codes of conduct, require origin-level traceability, and prioritize independently verified sustainability programs and third-party audit evidence for high-risk origins.
Sustainability
- Deforestation and land-use change concerns in global cocoa supply chains can create due-diligence pressure on Indian buyers sourcing imported cocoa and on Indian exporters of cocoa-based products to stringent markets.
- Agrochemical management and shade-tree/agroforestry practices in South India’s palm-based cocoa systems (data availability varies by region and program).
Labor & Social
- Child labor and forced labor risks have been documented in some major cocoa-origin countries; Indian importers may face heightened customer audits and traceability expectations tied to origin due diligence.
- Smallholder income volatility in cocoa supply chains can increase social risk exposure during global price shocks.
FAQ
Is India mainly a producer or an importer of cocoa beans?India has limited domestic cocoa production concentrated in South Indian plantation systems, but industrial demand is largely met through imports, making India a net-import market for cocoa beans.
Which Indian regions are most associated with cocoa cultivation?Indian cocoa cultivation is strongly associated with the humid tropical, palm-based systems of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, where cocoa is commonly grown as an intercrop under coconut or arecanut.
What is the most common regulatory reason a cocoa bean shipment might be delayed at an Indian port?Plant quarantine issues—such as problems with the phytosanitary certificate, detection of pests/contamination, or document mismatches—can lead to detention and additional inspection or treatment requirements before release.
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