Parent Product
Cocoa Butter
HS Code
180400
Last Updated
2026-05-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Pressed Cocoa Butter market coverage spans 120 countries.
- 65 exporter companies and 73 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 130 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 8 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers 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 2026-05-16.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Pressed Cocoa Butter
Analyze 130 supplier-linked transactions across the top 8 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Pressed Cocoa Butter.
Pressed Cocoa Butter Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Pressed Cocoa Butter to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Pressed Cocoa Butter: Peru (+245.5%), Indonesia (-56.9%), Ecuador (+48.4%).
Pressed Cocoa Butter Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-11, countries with visible Pressed Cocoa Butter transaction unit prices: Belgium (38.15 USD / kg), Singapore (11.96 USD / kg), Indonesia (5.71 USD / kg), Malaysia (5.56 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | +33.1% | 11 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 27.71 USD / kg (720,620 kg) | - (-) | 38.15 USD / kg (32 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | -33.5% | 45 | 28.19 USD / kg (109,000 kg) | 19.04 USD / kg (58,375 kg) | 23.01 USD / kg (179,500 kg) | 21.61 USD / kg (916,070 kg) | 13.91 USD / kg (112,000 kg) | 11.96 USD / kg (327,260 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | -56.9% | 32 | - (-) | 5.71 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.71 USD / kg (346,800 kg) | 5.71 USD / kg (698,000 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | +11.3% | 31 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.56 USD / kg (306,000 kg) | 5.56 USD / kg (591,600 kg) | 5.56 USD / kg (306,000 kg) | ||||||
| Philippines | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | +245.5% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 18.14 USD / kg (1,047.6 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | - | 7 | - (-) | 5.48 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | 8.73 USD / kg (15 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +48.4% | 2 | 13.07 USD / kg (1,071.861 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Pressed Cocoa Butter Global Supply Chain Coverage
138 companies
65 exporters and 73 importers are mapped for Pressed Cocoa Butter.
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Pressed Cocoa Butter Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
65 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Pressed Cocoa Butter. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Pressed Cocoa Butter Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(Estonia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Cocoa Butter, Pressed Cocoa Butter
(Estonia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: OthersBeverage ManufacturingFood PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleLogisticsFood Manufacturing
(Philippines)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-21
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Estonia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthersFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Cocoa Butter, Pressed Cocoa Butter
(Estonia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Cocoa Butter, Pressed Cocoa Butter, Deodorized Cocoa Butter
Pressed Cocoa Butter Global Exporter Coverage
65 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Pressed Cocoa Butter supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Pressed Cocoa Butter (HS Code 180400) in 2024
For Pressed Cocoa Butter in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 309,377,007 kg | 3,604,048,178.783 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 77,683,319 kg | 1,331,915,565.257 USD |
| 3 | Malaysia | 220,350,657.1 kg | 1,186,806,230.597 USD |
| 4 | Brazil | 18,985,376.995 kg | 284,104,120 USD |
| 5 | United States | 29,520,528 kg | 220,712,865 USD |
| 6 | Bulgaria | 10,671,407.222 kg | 185,914,538.005 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 23,153,982 kg | 173,331,136.846 USD |
| 8 | Estonia | 12,060,116.6 kg | 160,923,798.81 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 10,737,540.06 kg | 135,030,522.498 USD |
| 10 | India | 10,119,064.446 kg | 76,307,979.871 USD |
Pressed Cocoa Butter Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Pressed Cocoa Butter Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
73 importer companies are mapped for Pressed Cocoa Butter demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Pressed Cocoa Butter Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Estonia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Russia
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Grocery StoresBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersFood PackagingOthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Colombia
(Estonia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food PackagingFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Ukraine, Russia, Switzerland
(Israel)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-13
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
73 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Pressed Cocoa Butter.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Pressed Cocoa Butter (HS Code 180400) in 2024
For Pressed Cocoa Butter in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 179,144,795.729 kg | 1,983,845,553.708 USD |
| 2 | Belgium | 106,981,931.62 kg | 1,518,449,793.413 USD |
| 3 | United States | 88,225,301 kg | 1,089,217,766 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 143,227,700 kg | 1,018,555,869.96 USD |
| 5 | Poland | 59,460,030.286 kg | 831,734,760 USD |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 59,557,280 kg | 708,327,669.543 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 53,697,589 kg | 641,876,544.332 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 28,095,271.339 kg | 417,893,690.143 USD |
| 9 | Switzerland | 31,041,221.558 kg | 397,873,652.229 USD |
| 10 | Turkiye | 22,152,608 kg | 336,404,467 USD |
Pressed Cocoa Butter Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Pressed Cocoa Butter origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPressed fat (solid at ambient temperature)
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Ingredient
Market
Pressed cocoa butter (HS 1804) is a globally traded specialty vegetable fat derived from cocoa liquor pressing, with demand anchored in chocolate manufacturing and a meaningful secondary pull from cosmetics and personal care. Its supply and pricing are tightly linked to the upstream cocoa bean market, which remains highly concentrated in West Africa—especially Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana—making cocoa butter availability sensitive to weather, pests/diseases, and policy shifts affecting cocoa production and exports. International trade is shaped by where cocoa is ground and pressed (origin and grinding hubs), with Europe and parts of Asia acting as major processing and re-export centers for downstream confectionery supply chains. ESG and regulatory expectations (deforestation-free and human-rights due diligence) increasingly influence procurement, traceability requirements, and access to premium markets.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Demand tracks global chocolate manufacturing cycles and consumer confectionery trends, with additional pull from cosmetics; mature markets are steadier while emerging-market demand can be more variable.
Major Producing Countries
- Ivory CoastLargest cocoa bean origin and a major location for cocoa grinding/processing that yields cocoa butter as a joint product.
- GhanaMajor cocoa origin with significant domestic processing; cocoa butter output follows grindings.
- NetherlandsGlobal cocoa grinding hub supplying cocoa butter for European and global confectionery manufacturing.
- IndonesiaImportant Asian cocoa processing base; cocoa butter production tied to domestic grindings and export trade.
- MalaysiaRegional processing and export hub for cocoa products including cocoa butter.
Major Exporting Countries
- NetherlandsKey exporter and distribution point within Europe; trade reflects large-scale grindings and re-exports.
- BelgiumChocolate manufacturing and cocoa processing ecosystem; participates in intra-EU and global cocoa butter trade.
- GermanyLarge confectionery market with cocoa processing and active cocoa butter trade flows.
- MalaysiaImportant exporter in Asia linked to regional grinding capacity.
- IndonesiaExports cocoa products including cocoa butter; flows vary with grindings and bean availability.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesMajor chocolate and confectionery manufacturing/import market for cocoa products including cocoa butter.
- GermanyLarge confectionery producer and user of cocoa butter within European supply chains.
- FranceSignificant downstream confectionery and food manufacturing demand.
- United KingdomNotable confectionery market; cocoa butter imports support domestic manufacturing and foodservice.
- SwitzerlandHigh-value chocolate manufacturing center with cocoa butter demand tied to premium products.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Pale yellow to light tan fat, typically solid at ambient temperatures with a distinctive sharp melting profile important for chocolate texture and mouthfeel
- Polymorphic crystallization behavior is commercially important because it affects chocolate tempering performance and fat bloom risk
- Deodorized versus natural (non-deodorized) cocoa butter differs mainly in odor/flavor neutrality, influencing application suitability
Compositional Metrics
- Free fatty acids (FFA), moisture/volatile matter, peroxide value, and odor are common buyer specification parameters
- Triacylglycerol profile and melting behavior are used to verify identity and guard against substitution with non-cocoa fats
Grades
- Food-grade cocoa butter (natural or deodorized)
- Cosmetic-grade cocoa butter (often deodorized/neutral odor)
- Pharmaceutical/ointment-base grade (where applicable, per buyer and jurisdictional requirements)
Packaging
- Cartons containing lined solid blocks (common in industrial trade)
- Bulk formats (e.g., lined drums or bulk liquid shipments managed with temperature control to prevent melt/re-solidification stress)
- Pack formats often emphasize odor protection and barrier properties to limit oxidation and off-flavor pickup
ProcessingProduced via pressing of cocoa liquor; filtration and optional deodorization are common refining steps for global tradeTraceability and segregation are increasingly required where deforestation-free and human-rights due diligence programs apply
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cocoa bean sourcing (smallholder-dominant) -> fermentation/drying -> export logistics -> grinding into cocoa liquor -> hydraulic pressing -> cocoa butter filtration/refining (optional deodorization) -> packaging -> shipment to chocolate, bakery, and cosmetic manufacturers
Demand Drivers
- Chocolate and confectionery manufacturing demand (texture, snap, melt, and gloss performance requirements)
- Premiumization in chocolate products where cocoa butter content and quality are key sensory drivers
- Cosmetics and personal care use as an emollient/structuring fat in creams, balms, and soaps
- Formulation needs for cocoa butter equivalents and blends (where permitted) to manage cost and performance targets
Temperature
- Avoid temperature excursions that cause repeated melting and re-solidification, which can degrade handling properties and increase quality complaints (including odor pickup and oxidation risk)
- Protect from heat, light, and strong odors during storage and transit; stable cool conditions support shelf stability
Shelf Life
- Compared with many perishable food inputs, cocoa butter can be relatively shelf-stable when protected from heat, light, oxygen, and odor contamination; buyer specifications and storage discipline materially affect usable life
Risks
Climate And Plant Health HighCocoa butter supply is structurally exposed to upstream cocoa bean shocks because it is produced from cocoa liquor pressing; adverse weather, aging tree stock, and pests/diseases in highly concentrated cocoa origins—especially Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana—can tighten bean availability, disrupt grindings, and trigger rapid cocoa butter price and allocation volatility.Diversify sourcing across multiple origins and processors, monitor ICCO/FAO production and grinding updates, and use multi-origin contracting with clear substitution and allocation clauses.
Regulatory Compliance HighDeforestation-free supply chain requirements and emerging due-diligence regulations can restrict market access for cocoa-derived products if traceability to compliant farms is incomplete, increasing documentation burdens and potentially shifting trade flows toward better-documented supply.Adopt robust traceability (farm-level where feasible), align procurement with recognized cocoa forest initiatives, and maintain auditable supplier due-diligence files for key destination markets.
Labor And Human Rights HighCocoa supply chains have a well-documented history of child labor risk in parts of West Africa, creating heightened enforcement, brand, and customer-audit exposure for cocoa butter buyers even when sourcing through intermediaries.Source through suppliers with credible child-labor monitoring and remediation systems, require third-party audit coverage where appropriate, and implement grievance/remediation pathways with transparent reporting.
Price Volatility MediumCocoa butter pricing can decouple from other cocoa derivatives due to grindings economics and joint-product dynamics (butter vs powder), leading to basis risk and rapid margin swings for manufacturers relying on spot purchasing.Use structured hedging/contracting where available, maintain dual-sourcing, and align inventory policy with production cycles and customer commitments.
Integrity And Adulteration MediumCocoa butter is a high-value fat with economic incentive for substitution or blending with non-cocoa fats; inadequate verification can lead to non-compliance with standards, performance issues in chocolate tempering, and customer rejections.Specify analytical verification (e.g., fat profile and identity checks), purchase from qualified processors, and maintain lot-level traceability and retain samples.
Sustainability
- Deforestation and land-use change risk in cocoa supply chains, particularly in parts of West Africa, creating heightened traceability and compliance demands
- Smallholder livelihood constraints that can drive unsustainable expansion and undermine long-term supply resilience
- Climate vulnerability (heat and rainfall variability) affecting cocoa yields and quality, with knock-on effects for cocoa butter availability
Labor & Social
- Child labor and hazardous work allegations in cocoa production in West Africa, increasing reputational and legal compliance risks for downstream cocoa butter buyers
- Human-rights due diligence expectations (traceability, remediation, supplier governance) increasingly embedded in buyer codes and regulatory frameworks
FAQ
What is pressed cocoa butter and where does it come from?Pressed cocoa butter is the natural fat obtained by pressing cocoa liquor during cocoa processing; it is a key input for chocolate and is also used in cosmetics. Its availability depends on cocoa bean supply and cocoa grinding activity, which are tracked by bodies such as the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) and reflected in trade statistics (HS 1804) reported via ITC Trade Map and UN Comtrade.
What is the biggest global supply risk for cocoa butter?The biggest risk is upstream cocoa bean supply disruption—especially in highly concentrated West African origins—because cocoa butter is produced from cocoa liquor pressing. Climate shocks and plant health pressures can reduce beans and grindings, tightening cocoa butter supply and increasing price volatility, a dynamic discussed in cocoa market reporting by ICCO and observed through global trade patterns.
What ESG issues should buyers consider when sourcing cocoa butter?Two major issues are deforestation risk in cocoa supply chains and child labor risk in parts of the cocoa sector, particularly in West Africa. Buyers increasingly need traceability and due diligence aligned with initiatives like the World Cocoa Foundation’s Cocoa & Forests work and with human-rights expectations reflected in resources from the ILO and public reporting such as the U.S. Department of Labor’s goods list.
Sources
Pressed Cocoa Butter Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Germany
Netherlands
Belgium
Indonesia
Malaysia
United States
Ivory Coast
France
United Kingdom
Peru
Nigeria
Poland
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