Parent Product
Cocoa Paste
HS Code
180310
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Pure Cocoa Paste market coverage spans 99 countries.
- 185 exporter companies and 178 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 123 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 countries.
- 1 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 2026-06-09.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Pure Cocoa Paste
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Pure Cocoa Paste Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Pure Cocoa Paste: Mexico (+213.9%), France (+41.2%), Colombia (-27.8%).
Pure Cocoa Paste Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Pure Cocoa Paste transaction unit prices: Peru (15.31 USD / kg), Brazil (12.83 USD / kg), Chile (11.90 USD / kg), Colombia (10.60 USD / kg), Ecuador (7.83 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | +41.2% | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 25.66 USD / kg (204 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | +13.4% | 56 | 20.21 USD / kg (22,727.86 kg) | 15.33 USD / kg (15,583.34 kg) | 14.03 USD / kg (120,855 kg) | 12.80 USD / kg (102,628.09 kg) | 13.21 USD / kg (55,520.85 kg) | 15.31 USD / kg (44,818.9 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | +0.9% | 21 | 14.28 USD / kg (97,000 kg) | 13.89 USD / kg (200,400 kg) | - (-) | 13.00 USD / kg (75,813.31 kg) | 10.18 USD / kg (150,000 kg) | 7.83 USD / kg (115,000 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | -16.1% | 11 | 13.47 USD / kg (24,500 kg) | 13.79 USD / kg (27,500 kg) | 15.78 USD / kg (49,000 kg) | 19.95 USD / kg (72,000 kg) | 11.54 USD / kg (5,000 kg) | 12.83 USD / kg (25,000 kg) | ||||||
| Colombia | -27.8% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 10.92 USD / kg (16,130 kg) | - (-) | 10.60 USD / kg (25,000 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | -19.7% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.20 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | 13.14 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | 11.90 USD / kg (5,000 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | +18.7% | 8 | - (-) | 5.70 USD / kg (3,360 kg) | 6.13 USD / kg (10,920 kg) | 20.47 USD / kg (960 kg) | 16.44 USD / kg (2,400 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Switzerland | -6.9% | 8 | - (-) | 11.90 USD / kg (75,000 kg) | 11.90 USD / kg (50,000 kg) | - (-) | 10.34 USD / kg (25,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +213.9% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 32.75 USD / kg (9.04 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Italy | +3.5% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.32 USD / kg (1,451 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Pure Cocoa Paste Global Supply Chain Coverage
363 companies
185 exporters and 178 importers are mapped for Pure Cocoa Paste.
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Pure Cocoa Paste Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
185 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Pure Cocoa Paste. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Pure Cocoa Paste Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(Ghana)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Cocoa Paste, Pure Cocoa Paste
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Cocoa Paste, Pure Cocoa Paste
(Malaysia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Cocoa Paste, Pure Cocoa Paste
(Poland)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Ghana)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Pure Cocoa Paste Global Exporter Coverage
185 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Pure Cocoa Paste supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Pure Cocoa Paste (HS Code 180310) in 2024
For Pure Cocoa Paste in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 250,553,672 kg | 1,857,793,499.599 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 53,276,245 kg | 644,868,474.47 USD |
| 3 | Belgium | 20,201,065.92 kg | 210,556,144.904 USD |
| 4 | Malaysia | 31,318,221.3 kg | 181,807,837.613 USD |
| 5 | Ecuador | 21,179,591.704 kg | 170,557,777.02 USD |
| 6 | Estonia | 15,461,353 kg | 144,476,462.25 USD |
| 7 | Switzerland | 20,616,132.885 kg | 132,376,216.632 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 11,337,353 kg | 95,045,219.708 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 11,628,906.145 kg | 87,115,856 USD |
| 10 | United States | 16,556,084 kg | 84,681,684 USD |
Pure Cocoa Paste Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Pure Cocoa Paste Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
178 importer companies are mapped for Pure Cocoa Paste demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Pure Cocoa Paste Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Israel)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bulgaria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Russia
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Slovakia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
178 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Pure Cocoa Paste.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Pure Cocoa Paste (HS Code 180310) in 2024
For Pure Cocoa Paste in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 89,078,620.07 kg | 767,759,156.056 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 140,945,637 kg | 720,274,821.181 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 83,677,430.187 kg | 700,540,290.219 USD |
| 4 | Poland | 51,605,217.34 kg | 455,247,594 USD |
| 5 | United States | 59,649,887 kg | 407,667,505 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 43,980,152 kg | 396,891,973.263 USD |
| 7 | Spain | 24,202,928.86 kg | 223,400,814.503 USD |
| 8 | Japan | 16,679,568 kg | 179,188,812.637 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 27,107,233.18 kg | 173,498,497.863 USD |
| 10 | Turkiye | 14,365,555 kg | 162,966,778 USD |
Pure Cocoa Paste Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPaste
Industry PositionIntermediate Cocoa Ingredient
Market
Pure cocoa paste (also called cocoa mass/cocoa liquor) is a semi-finished cocoa ingredient traded globally for the manufacture of chocolate and other cocoa-based foods. Supply is ultimately anchored in cocoa bean production—highly concentrated in West Africa—while large-scale processing (grinding) and re-export are concentrated in major industrial hubs in Europe as well as in origin-processing countries. Global trade flows commonly reference HS heading 1803 (cocoa paste, whether or not defatted), with buyer specifications often aligned to Codex standards for cocoa mass. Market dynamics are strongly influenced by cocoa bean availability (weather and disease shocks), sustainability and labor due-diligence requirements, and the ability of grinders to secure traceable compliant supply.
Major Producing Countries
- NetherlandsMajor global cocoa-processing and export hub; large grinding capacity and re-export of cocoa products.
- GermanyLarge European grinding and confectionery manufacturing base.
- Ivory CoastLargest cocoa bean origin with substantial origin grinding and growing emphasis on traceability/compliance for EU markets.
- GhanaMajor cocoa bean origin with significant domestic grinding and exports of cocoa derivatives.
- IndonesiaImportant Asian grinding origin and exporter of cocoa derivatives.
- MalaysiaImportant Asian grinding hub and exporter of cocoa derivatives.
- United StatesSignificant grinding and manufacturing demand center; also appears in global grindings statistics.
- BrazilRegional origin with domestic processing and participation in global grindings statistics.
Major Exporting Countries
- NetherlandsLeading exporter of cocoa products overall, supported by large import volumes and processing/re-export infrastructure.
- GermanyLarge processor and exporter within the EU cocoa products supply chain.
- Ivory CoastOrigin exporter of cocoa derivatives, with increasing focus on plot-level traceability and deforestation compliance for EU access.
- GhanaOrigin exporter of cocoa derivatives, including cocoa paste.
- MalaysiaAsian processor/exporter of cocoa derivatives, including cocoa paste.
- IndonesiaAsian processor/exporter of cocoa derivatives, including cocoa paste.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesMajor import market for cocoa beans and cocoa products; downstream demand tied to confectionery and industrial food manufacturing.
- GermanyMajor cocoa-processing and confectionery market; imports cocoa derivatives for manufacturing and intra-EU trade.
- NetherlandsLarge importer feeding domestic grinding and re-export of cocoa derivatives.
Supply Calendar
- Côte d’Ivoire:Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarMain crop Oct–Mar; mid-crop May–Aug also contributes to bean availability for grinding.
- Ghana:Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarMain crop Sep–Mar; mid-crop May–Aug provides additional supply.
- Ecuador:Mar, Apr, May, JunMain crop Mar–Jun; secondary window Oct–Feb supports counter-seasonal supply.
- Indonesia:Sep, Oct, Nov, DecMain crop Sep–Dec; secondary window Mar–Jul supports extended supply.
- Malaysia:Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, FebMain crop Sep–Feb; secondary window Mar–May.
- Brazil:Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarMain crop Oct–Mar; mid-crop Jun–Sep.
Specification
Major VarietiesForastero (bulk cocoa), Trinitario, Criollo (fine flavor cocoa)
Physical Attributes
- Thick, brown paste/solid mass derived from ground cocoa nibs; can be formed into blocks for bulk trade.
- Aromatic cocoa flavor base used directly in chocolate manufacture or as an input for pressing into cocoa butter and cocoa cake.
Compositional Metrics
- Codex defines cocoa (cacao) mass/cocoa liquor as obtained from cocoa nibs, with/without roasting, and with/without removal or addition of constituents.
- Codex compositional/quality limits include cocoa butter content expressed as a range and limits on cocoa shell and germ (as specified in CXS 141).
Grades
- Natural cocoa mass (non-alkalized) and alkalized variants are traded; buyer specs commonly include fat content, shell content, and food-safety parameters aligned to Codex/industry requirements.
Packaging
- Commonly traded in bulk as solid blocks/cartons for ambient shipment, or as liquid in dedicated heated bulk logistics where used.
ProcessingPrimary intermediate for chocolate manufacture; can be pressed to separate cocoa butter and cocoa cake (for cocoa powder).Low-moisture, high-fat ingredient where odor control, oxidation management, and food-safety controls in low-moisture foods are important in buyer specifications.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cocoa beans sourcing (often via cooperatives/collectors) -> fermentation and drying at origin -> export -> cleaning and roasting (optional) -> winnowing to nibs -> grinding into cocoa mass/paste -> packaging (solid blocks or liquid handling) -> shipment -> chocolate/cocoa product manufacturing.
Demand Drivers
- Industrial chocolate and confectionery manufacturing demand (compound chocolate, couvertures, fillings, coatings).
- Bakery, dairy, and beverage manufacturers using cocoa mass for flavor/color and as a cocoa solids/fat source.
- Product reformulation needs tied to cocoa content labeling and regulatory requirements in destination markets.
Temperature
- Cocoa paste may be shipped as solid blocks at ambient conditions; liquid handling and transport typically require temperature management to prevent solidification and maintain pumpability.
Shelf Life
- Quality is sensitive to storage conditions (heat, oxygen exposure, and odor uptake); controlled, cool, dry storage is commonly used to protect flavor and fat stability during warehousing and transport.
Risks
Climate And Disease HighGlobal availability of cocoa paste is highly exposed to upstream cocoa bean shocks concentrated in West Africa; adverse weather and disease outbreaks can rapidly reduce bean supply and grinding throughput, amplifying price volatility and tightening availability for chocolate manufacturers worldwide.Diversify origin exposure (including verified compliant supply from multiple origins), maintain flexible recipes and inventory buffers, and monitor crop, arrivals, and grinding indicators alongside phytosanitary and climate alerts.
Sustainability Compliance HighRegulatory and buyer requirements for deforestation-free and legally produced cocoa (and derived products) can disrupt trade if traceability, geolocation, and due diligence documentation are incomplete, particularly for shipments into the EU.Implement plot-level traceability and supplier onboarding controls, maintain auditable chain-of-custody documentation, and validate due-diligence statements before shipping to regulated markets.
Labor And Human Rights HighCocoa supply chains have a long-standing global controversy linked to child labor; buyers increasingly require monitoring and remediation systems and may restrict sourcing or face legal/reputational exposure if risks are not managed.Use credible child labor monitoring and remediation systems (CLMRS), strengthen cooperative-level oversight, and link premium/finance mechanisms to verified remediation and schooling outcomes.
Trade Classification MediumCocoa paste is traded under HS heading 1803 (with subheadings for not defatted and wholly/partly defatted); misclassification can create customs delays, incorrect duties, or documentation issues, especially when products are partially defatted or blended.Confirm product fat status and composition, align commercial specs to HS subheading guidance, and maintain lab/COA documentation consistent with declared tariff lines.
Sustainability
- Deforestation and forest degradation risks in cocoa supply chains (notably in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana), driving traceability and due-diligence expectations and affecting market access.
- Climate resilience and farm-level adaptation needs (weather variability increasing disease pressure and yield volatility).
- Land-use compliance and geolocation/traceability requirements for access to regulated markets (e.g., EU deforestation-free rules).
Labor & Social
- Child labor risk in cocoa production (hazardous tasks and worst forms of child labor concerns documented for key origins such as Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana).
- Smallholder poverty and income instability as structural drivers of social risk and a constraint on adoption of sustainable practices and compliance systems.
- Traceability and remediation system capacity (monitoring, case management, and service delivery) as a recurring implementation bottleneck.
FAQ
What is “pure cocoa paste” in international standards and trade terminology?Pure cocoa paste is commonly referred to as cocoa (cacao) mass or cocoa/chocolate liquor: a product obtained from cocoa nibs (from cleaned, de-shelled cocoa beans), with or without roasting, and with or without removal or addition of constituents, as described in Codex CXS 141.
Which HS heading is typically used for cocoa paste in customs classification?Cocoa paste is commonly classified under HS heading 1803 (“cocoa paste, whether or not defatted”), with subheadings distinguishing not defatted versus wholly or partly defatted.
When are the main cocoa harvest seasons in key origins that influence cocoa paste availability?ICCO summarizes that Côte d’Ivoire’s main crop is typically October to March (mid-crop May to August) and Ghana’s main crop is typically September to March (mid-crop May to August), with other origins having different peak windows (for example Ecuador March to June, and Indonesia September to December).
What are the most prominent sustainability and labor risks associated with cocoa paste supply chains?Because cocoa paste is derived directly from cocoa beans, it inherits major sector risks: cocoa-driven deforestation concerns (addressed by initiatives such as the Cocoa & Forests Initiative and regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation) and persistent child labor risks documented for major producing countries such as Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Pure Cocoa Paste Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Netherlands, Ivory Coast, Germany, Belgium, United States, France, Poland, Italy, Malaysia, Canada, Ecuador, Spain, Indonesia, Ukraine, Estonia, Egypt, Israel, India, Singapore, Romania, Slovakia, New Zealand, Argentina, Vietnam, Japan, Uzbekistan, Greece, Latvia, Switzerland, Turkiye, Australia, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Mexico, Brazil, China, Peru, Uruguay, Iran, Philippines, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Czechia, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Serbia, Chile, South Africa, Montenegro, Sweden, South Korea, Norway, Finland, Croatia, Lithuania, Costa Rica, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Panama, Thailand, Portugal, Morocco, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bahrain, Bolivia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Slovenia, El Salvador, Tunisia, Tanzania, Zambia
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