Cocoa Beans
AgriculturalHS 1801.00
Raw cocoa beans are the primary ingredient for chocolate production. Africa produces approximately 70% of the world's cocoa, with West Africa being the dominant region. Cocoa is one of the most valuable agricultural exports from the continent.
$12.5 billion annually
Global Trade Value
$2,400-3,500
per metric tonne
Main harvest
Seasonality
5
African Exporters
Top African Exporters
Top Import Markets
Netherlands$3.2B
Tariff: 0% (EU)
Phytosanitary CertificateEU Organic (optional)
Germany$1.8B
Tariff: 0% (EU)
EUDR Compliance
USA$1.5B
Tariff: 0% (AGOA)
FDA Registration
Belgium$1.2B
Tariff: 0% (EU)
France$800M
Tariff: 0% (EU)