Parent Product
Cocoa Paste
HS Code
180310
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Spain Pure Cocoa Paste market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers.
- 0 sampled export transactions for Spain are summarized.
- 0 export partner companies (including manufacturers) and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Pure Cocoa Paste in Spain.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.
Pure Cocoa Paste Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Spain
0 export partner companies are tracked for Pure Cocoa Paste in Spain. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Pure Cocoa Paste in Spain (HS Code 180310)
Analyze 3 years of Pure Cocoa Paste export volume and value in Spain to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,337,353 | 95,045,220 USD |
| 2023 | 8,053,823 | 35,766,602 USD |
| 2022 | 7,955,467 | 29,359,214 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Pure Cocoa Paste Exports from Spain (HS Code 180310) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Pure Cocoa Paste exports from Spain.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 3,548,750 | 28,341,757.627 USD |
| 2 | France | 3,620,970 | 26,901,664.429 USD |
| 3 | United States | 681,100 | 6,608,696.69 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 421,344 | 4,787,144.131 USD |
| 5 | Jordan | 284,780 | 3,340,026.095 USD |
Pure Cocoa Paste Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Spain: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
0 import partner companies are tracked for Pure Cocoa Paste in Spain. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Pure Cocoa Paste in Spain (HS Code 180310)
Track 3 years of Pure Cocoa Paste import volume and value in Spain to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,202,929 | 223,400,815 USD |
| 2023 | 18,735,955 | 78,445,833 USD |
| 2022 | 14,105,944 | 45,897,228 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Pure Cocoa Paste to Spain (HS Code 180310) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Pure Cocoa Paste to Spain.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 9,233,385.2 | 87,049,366.369 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 5,017,050 | 46,444,001.414 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 3,418,710 | 39,699,824.095 USD |
| 4 | Ghana | 3,140,005 | 25,070,191.427 USD |
| 5 | France | 2,061,902 | 13,561,029.076 USD |
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPaste (cocoa mass / cocoa liquor)
Industry PositionIntermediate Food Ingredient
Market
Spain is an import-dependent EU market for pure cocoa paste (HS 1803), used mainly as an industrial ingredient for chocolate and confectionery manufacturing. UN Comtrade data via WITS indicates Spain imported about 89,321.6 tonnes of cocoa paste (HS 1803) in 2023 (about USD 263.95 million), and Spain also exported cocoa paste in the same HS category, indicating some processing and redistribution. The domestic competitive landscape includes cocoa/chocolate processors with facilities in Spain (e.g., Barry Callebaut’s Chocovic plant in Gurb and Natra’s cocoa-derivatives operations in Valencia). Market access is shaped by EU food-safety and traceability rules and, from late 2026, the EU Deforestation Regulation due diligence requirements for cocoa and derived products.
Market RoleNet importer and processor (industrial ingredient market)
Domestic RoleB2B ingredient input for chocolate, confectionery, bakery and dessert manufacturing
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Typically traded in bulk/industrial formats (e.g., boxes/blocks or bag-in-box) for B2B handling and dosing
Grades
- HS 180310: cocoa paste, not defatted
- HS 180320: cocoa paste, wholly or partly defatted
Packaging
- Industrial bulk packs (e.g., 20 kg box / bag-in-box formats) are marketed by major suppliers serving EU customers
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Overseas supplier (origin/grinding country or EU hub) → sea freight to Spain/EU → customs clearance → storage/warehousing → delivery to Spanish processors and food manufacturers → finished chocolate/confectionery production and distribution
Temperature
- Quality is sensitive to heat and humidity; stable storage conditions and avoidance of temperature shocks are emphasized in supplier guidance to reduce quality defects (e.g., bloom-related issues in downstream chocolate use-cases).
Shelf Life
- Shelf life varies by supplier specification; cocoa mass products marketed to EU customers may list multi-year shelf life under proper storage conditions.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for cocoa and derived products can prevent cocoa paste from being legally placed on the Spanish/EU market once the regulation applies (large/medium operators: 30 December 2026; micro/small: 30 June 2027).Implement EUDR-ready supplier onboarding: collect plot-level geolocation and legality evidence, complete deforestation-risk assessment/mitigation, and operationalize electronic due diligence statement submission before shipments are committed.
Labor And Human Rights MediumCocoa supply chains are repeatedly flagged for child labor/forced labor risks in certain origin countries; Spanish/EU buyers may require enhanced social compliance evidence and third-party audits, and adverse findings can trigger contract termination or delisting.Use documented responsible-sourcing programs, require supplier social audit evidence and grievance mechanisms, and map high-risk origins with escalation triggers.
Food Safety MediumEU maximum levels for chemical contaminants can drive import detentions, rejections, or recalls if cocoa-derived inputs exceed limits (e.g., heavy metals such as cadmium) or other regulated contaminants.Run a risk-based COA and testing plan aligned to EU contaminant rules and buyer specs; include origin-risk screening and pre-shipment verification for high-risk lots.
Logistics MediumSea-freight disruption and cost volatility can materially change delivered cost and disrupt factory scheduling for bulk cocoa paste imports into Spain.Secure flexible freight contracts, diversify supply lanes (EU hub + origin options), and maintain safety stock tied to production cycles.
Sustainability
- EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance for cocoa and derived products (deforestation-free and due diligence statement requirements)
- Upstream deforestation and forest-degradation exposure in cocoa sourcing regions requiring geolocation-level traceability and risk mitigation
- Climate-driven cocoa supply volatility (yield shocks in origin countries) affecting price and availability
Labor & Social
- Child labor and forced labor risk exposure in upstream cocoa supply chains (origin-country risk), creating heightened due diligence and buyer-audit expectations for Spain/EU importers
- Strengthened human-rights and supplier-code compliance expectations from EU buyers and auditors for cocoa-derived ingredients
Standards
- FSSC 22000
- BRCGS Food Safety
- IFS Food
FAQ
What is the single biggest regulatory risk for selling imported cocoa paste in Spain from late 2026 onward?The biggest trade-blocking risk is non-compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for cocoa and derived products. The European Commission states the regulation applies from 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators (and 30 June 2027 for micro and small operators), requiring due diligence and electronic due diligence statements before placing cocoa products on the EU (including Spanish) market.
Which HS codes are typically used to classify cocoa paste for customs in Spain/EU trade?Cocoa paste is classified under HS heading 1803 ("Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted"). The UN Statistics Division shows key subheadings at HS6 as 180310 (not defatted) and 180320 (wholly or partly defatted).
What food-safety compliance issues are most likely to trigger problems for cocoa paste imported into Spain?EU official controls can verify compliance with EU food law, and chemical contaminant limits are set at EU level (including heavy metals such as cadmium) under Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915. Lots that do not meet EU requirements can face detention, rejection, or downstream recall risk depending on findings by competent authorities.
Sources
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