Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Cocoa Bean
HS Code
180100
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean market coverage spans 112 countries.
- 176 exporter companies and 142 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 546 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean
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Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean: Ecuador (-43.3%), Peru (-42.3%), Singapore (-15.2%).
Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean transaction unit prices: France (9.53 USD / kg), Costa Rica (7.77 USD / kg), Peru (4.74 USD / kg), Ecuador (4.11 USD / kg), Nicaragua (3.52 USD / kg), 2 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | -43.3% | 255 | 10.53 USD / kg (2,021,187.6 kg) | 4.56 USD / kg (5,448,978 kg) | 3.81 USD / kg (3,430,460 kg) | 3.95 USD / kg (2,421,361.8 kg) | 4.64 USD / kg (481,865 kg) | 4.11 USD / kg (785,303 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | -42.3% | 205 | 7.33 USD / kg (3,053,735.102 kg) | 6.53 USD / kg (1,355,632.64 kg) | 5.74 USD / kg (859,908.536 kg) | 5.36 USD / kg (1,104,685.004 kg) | 4.71 USD / kg (479,201.006 kg) | 4.74 USD / kg (528,158.406 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ghana | - | 19 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.09 USD / kg (50,800 kg) | 1.92 USD / kg (431,780 kg) | 2.46 USD / kg (457,160 kg) | 2.43 USD / kg (1,117,530 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | - | 17 | 8.87 USD / kg (1,004.46 kg) | 7.65 USD / kg (14.33 kg) | 7.72 USD / kg (42.2 kg) | 7.82 USD / kg (6,242.64 kg) | - (-) | 7.77 USD / kg (31.45 kg) | ||||||
| Ivory Coast | - | 6 | - (-) | 1.88 USD / kg (252,830 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.92 USD / kg (280,420 kg) | 2.06 USD / kg (658,776 kg) | ||||||
| Nicaragua | - | 2 | - (-) | 9.66 USD / kg (8,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.52 USD / kg (22,080 kg) | ||||||
| France | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 9.53 USD / kg (329,220 kg) | ||||||
| Uganda | - | 37 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.08 USD / kg (663,230 kg) | 9.09 USD / kg (1,152,570 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | -15.2% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.96 USD / kg (2.15 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean Global Supply Chain Coverage
318 companies
176 exporters and 142 importers are mapped for Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean.
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Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
176 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Ghana)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-15
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Estonia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingLogistics
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Cameroon)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean Global Exporter Coverage
176 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean (HS Code 180100) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecuador | 398,427,278.128 kg | 3,107,800,400.52 USD |
| 2 | Netherlands | 160,760,289 kg | 1,002,492,923.97 USD |
| 3 | Malaysia | 114,270,039 kg | 707,066,490.298 USD |
| 4 | United States | 157,404,071 kg | 669,751,856 USD |
| 5 | Estonia | 15,688,555.7 kg | 105,649,544.91 USD |
| 6 | Germany | 11,845,746 kg | 88,250,581.126 USD |
| 7 | Belgium | 11,786,480.51 kg | 84,819,656.111 USD |
| 8 | Togo | 22,152,530 kg | 48,386,268.167 USD |
| 9 | Philippines | 2,963,884.86 kg | 18,572,995 USD |
| 10 | Bolivia | 1,846,772.1 kg | 10,540,909.15 USD |
Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
142 importer companies are mapped for Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-12
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
142 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean (HS Code 180100) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 879,487,626 kg | 4,266,902,681.925 USD |
| 2 | Malaysia | 490,379,485.747 kg | 3,297,864,065.958 USD |
| 3 | United States | 198,173,731 kg | 1,134,862,044 USD |
| 4 | Germany | 155,959,095.49 kg | 1,090,292,914.44 USD |
| 5 | Belgium | 117,270,936.09 kg | 772,914,002.943 USD |
| 6 | Canada | 128,884,826.189 kg | 744,591,666.406 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 91,467,241 kg | 557,466,323.762 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 103,985,520.05 kg | 538,209,847.038 USD |
| 9 | Turkiye | 114,471,022 kg | 497,059,805 USD |
| 10 | Switzerland | 58,794,366.681 kg | 264,210,365.402 USD |
Raw Forastero Cocoa Bean Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCocoa (bulk/ordinary cocoa beans)
Scientific NameTheobroma cacao
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Tropical production belt roughly between ~20°N and ~20°S of the Equator
- Typically grown at low altitudes (commonly cited as <400 m in agronomic guidance)
- Warm temperatures (often cited range ~18°C to 32°C)
- Rainfall commonly cited in the ~1,000–3,000 mm/year range
- Shade and wind protection are commonly recommended for optimal production
Main VarietiesForastero (bulk/ordinary cocoa category), Amelonado (widely planted Forastero population in West Africa and parts of the Americas), Upper Amazon hybrids (commercial plantings in multiple origins)
Consumption Forms
- Industrial grinding into cocoa liquor (mass), cocoa butter, and cocoa powder
- Chocolate and confectionery manufacturing inputs
- Food and beverage cocoa powder applications
Grading Factors
- Degree of fermentation and flavor development (bulk vs fine-flavour differentiation is primarily sensory, per ICCO)
- Moisture control and evidence of proper drying
- Defect counts (e.g., mouldy, slaty, insect-damaged beans) and foreign matter limits
- Odor cleanliness (avoid smoke, chemical, or other taints) and pest damage during storage
Market
Raw Forastero cocoa beans are the dominant global “bulk/ordinary” cocoa input used by grinders and chocolate manufacturers, with the bulk category generally associated with Forastero genetics (noting exceptions by origin). Production and export availability are highly concentrated in West Africa—especially Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana—which multiple international references describe as supplying around ~60% of global cocoa output in recent years, creating systemic exposure to weather, disease, and policy shocks. Major additional origins include Indonesia, Ecuador, Nigeria, Cameroon, Brazil, and Peru, while key import hubs include the Netherlands and other European grinding centers, the United States, and Malaysia. Market dynamics are shaped by farmgate policy and sustainability compliance requirements (notably deforestation-related due diligence in the EU), and by cyclical supply deficits/surpluses that drive pronounced price volatility.
Market GrowthMixed (short-to-medium term)Structurally steady consumption with pronounced year-to-year volatility driven by crop outcomes, sustainability compliance costs, and price transmission across the grinding sector.
Major Producing Countries
- Ivory CoastLargest cocoa producer; together with Ghana produces nearly ~60% of global cocoa in many official and industry references.
- GhanaSecond-largest cocoa producer; together with Côte d’Ivoire produces nearly ~60% of global cocoa in many official and industry references.
- IndonesiaMajor producer in Southeast Asia; mix of bulk and fine/flavour segments reported by ICCO by origin.
- EcuadorMajor producer/exporter with notable fine/flavour segment; ICCO notes exceptions where Forastero-type genetics can be classified as fine flavour by origin.
- NigeriaSignificant West African producer and exporter in global bulk cocoa trade.
- CameroonSignificant West African producer and exporter; quality classification can vary by market and contract.
- BrazilImportant producer in the Americas; regional disease and climate conditions can affect output variability.
Major Exporting Countries
- Ivory CoastCore origin for global bulk cocoa bean exports.
- GhanaMajor exporter with established quality control and long-standing premium perception in many markets.
- EcuadorMajor exporter with a recognized fine/flavour segment alongside bulk exports depending on genetics and post-harvest.
- NigeriaMajor bulk cocoa exporter in West Africa.
- CameroonMajor bulk cocoa exporter in West Africa.
- PeruExporter with a notable fine/flavour segment; can supply differentiated profiles depending on region and post-harvest.
Major Importing Countries
- NetherlandsMajor import and processing gateway for Europe; Rotterdam-area logistics support large-scale grinding and redistribution.
- GermanyMajor European processing and consumption market for cocoa ingredients and chocolate.
- BelgiumMajor European chocolate manufacturing hub; imports beans and semi-finished products.
- United StatesLarge cocoa and chocolate consumption market; imports beans and semi-finished cocoa products.
- MalaysiaMajor Asian processing hub; imports cocoa beans for grinding and re-export of cocoa ingredients.
Supply Calendar
- Côte d’Ivoire (main crop):Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarPrimary harvest/marketing season for West African supply, aligning with core global export availability.
- Côte d’Ivoire (mid crop):Apr, May, Jun, JulSecondary mid-crop that extends West African export availability into mid-year.
- Ghana (main crop):Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, MarMain harvest/marketing season broadly aligned with Côte d’Ivoire for regional supply.
- Ghana (mid crop):Apr, May, Jun, JulSecondary mid-crop contributes to intra-year supply continuity.
Specification
Major VarietiesForastero (bulk/ordinary cocoa category; includes widely planted Amelonado populations and related types), Upper Amazon hybrids (Forastero-related material used in many commercial plantings)
Physical Attributes
- Dried, fermented cocoa beans traded in bulk; bean size distribution and shell integrity affect processing yield and quality perception
- Aroma and flavor are strongly influenced by post-harvest fermentation and drying practices rather than genetics alone
Compositional Metrics
- Contract specifications commonly reference fermentation quality indicators (e.g., slaty bean proportion), moisture control for safe storage, and limits on mould/insect damage
- Sampling and test-method conventions are referenced in international standards for cocoa bean quality
Grades
- ISO 2451:2017 provides requirements, classification, sampling, test methods, packaging, and marking for cocoa beans
- Origin-specific grading and quality control systems are used in major exporting countries and reflected in buyer contracts
Packaging
- Traditional bagged shipments (e.g., natural fiber sacks) and increasing use of bulk/liner systems depending on route and buyer requirements
- Marking typically includes origin and lot identification to support traceability and contract conformance
ProcessingPost-harvest fermentation and drying are essential processing steps for flavor development and for reducing mould risk during storage and sea freight
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Farm harvest (pods) -> pod breaking -> fermentation (heap/box) -> drying (sun or mechanical) -> bagging -> aggregation/warehousing -> export logistics -> destination warehousing -> grinding (liquor/butter/powder) -> chocolate and food manufacturing
Demand Drivers
- Industrial grinding demand for cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder used in chocolate and confectionery
- Food and beverage uses of cocoa powder (bakery, drinks, dairy, desserts)
- Cocoa butter demand for confectionery fat systems and selected personal-care applications
Temperature
- Beans are not refrigerated in normal trade; quality preservation depends on cool, dry, well-ventilated storage and avoiding condensation
- Moisture control is critical to reduce mould growth risk and off-odors during storage and long-distance sea freight
Shelf Life
- Dried cocoa beans can be stored for extended periods when kept dry and protected from pests and strong odors; quality and food-safety risks increase rapidly with elevated humidity or water ingress
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal cocoa supply is heavily concentrated in West Africa, with Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana frequently cited as producing close to ~60% of the world’s cocoa; adverse weather, disease outbreaks, or policy disruptions in these origins can quickly tighten global availability and amplify price volatility for bulk Forastero beans.Diversify origin exposure beyond core West African suppliers; use multi-origin contracting, buffer inventories at grinding hubs, and supplier development programs to broaden qualified supply.
Climate HighCocoa is grown in a narrow tropical belt and is sensitive to rainfall timing and heat; climate anomalies can reduce yields, increase pest and disease pressure, and degrade fermentation/drying outcomes, affecting both quantity and quality in export channels.Invest in climate-resilient agronomy (shade management, soil health, water management), and monitor seasonal outlooks for procurement and logistics planning.
Plant Health HighCocoa production faces chronic threats from pests and diseases (including viral and fungal pressures in major origins), which can trigger multi-year yield declines and require costly replanting or rehabilitation programs.Support farm-level integrated pest management and access to improved planting material; incorporate disease surveillance signals into sourcing decisions.
Regulatory Compliance HighDeforestation-related due diligence rules in major consuming markets (notably the EU’s regulation on deforestation-free products, which includes cocoa) increase compliance costs and raise the risk of shipment delays or market exclusion when geolocation, legality, or documentation is incomplete.Implement end-to-end traceability (plot mapping, chain-of-custody controls, documentation readiness) and align contracts with data-sharing and audit requirements.
Labor And Human Rights HighCocoa has a well-documented history of child labour concerns in West Africa; heightened enforcement, litigation, and buyer requirements can create reputational and commercial risk for non-compliant supply chains.Adopt credible child-labour monitoring and remediation systems, strengthen supplier due diligence, and align purchasing practices with living-income and remediation commitments.
Food Safety MediumQuality and food-safety risks can arise from poor drying/storage (mould growth, off-odors) and from contamination and residue compliance issues, increasing rejection risk at destination and raising costs for testing and segregation.Use ISO-aligned sampling/testing, enforce moisture and defect limits at origin, and maintain robust storage and container-loading practices to prevent water ingress and odor taint.
Sustainability
- Deforestation and forest degradation risk associated with cocoa expansion in key origins, driving buyer scrutiny and traceability requirements
- Regulatory and buyer-driven deforestation-free due diligence (EU EUDR scope includes cocoa), requiring plot-level geolocation and supply-chain documentation
- Climate vulnerability in tropical production zones (rainfall variability, heat stress) affecting yields and bean quality
- Biodiversity and land-use impacts in forest-frontier regions tied to smallholder livelihood pressures
Labor & Social
- Child labour risk in West African cocoa supply chains (Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana prominently cited in international reporting and government programs)
- Smallholder poverty and living-income challenges that can perpetuate labor and environmental risk factors
- Growing expectations for human-rights due diligence and transparent remediation programs by downstream buyers and regulators
FAQ
What does “Forastero” imply in global cocoa trade?ICCO describes the global market as split broadly into “bulk/ordinary” and “fine flavour” cocoa, and notes that bulk cocoa generally comes from Forastero trees (with recognized exceptions by origin). In practice, Forastero is commonly associated with high-volume, industrial “bulk” supply used for mainstream grinding and chocolate manufacturing.
Which countries most influence global availability of bulk cocoa beans?Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana are the central origins for global bulk cocoa availability, and the U.S. Department of Labor notes that together they produce nearly ~60% of the world’s cocoa in recent years. This concentration means shocks in these two countries can have outsized impacts on global prices and supply.
Is there an international standard for cocoa bean specifications?Yes. ISO publishes an international standard for cocoa beans—ISO 2451:2017—which covers specification and quality requirements, including classification, sampling, test methods, packaging, and marking.
How can deforestation rules affect cocoa bean exports into Europe?The European Commission identifies cocoa as in-scope under the EU regulation on deforestation-free products, which requires due diligence and traceability information (including geolocation) to demonstrate the product is deforestation-free and legal. This can affect which suppliers are eligible and how quickly shipments can be cleared if documentation is incomplete.
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