Mexico - Chocolate And Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Apr 4, 2023

Mexico's Chocolate Price Decreases Slightly to $4,122 per Ton Following Three Straight Months of Decline

Mexico Chocolate Import Price in December 2022

In December 2022, the chocolate price amounted to $4,122 per ton (CIF, Mexico), leveling off at the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2022 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,452 per ton. From February 2022 to December 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,187 per ton), while the price for Canada totaled $3,254 per ton.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.7%).

Mexico Chocolate Imports

In December 2022, overseas purchases of chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa decreased by -9% to 1.7K tons for the first time since September 2022, thus ending a two-month rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3% over the period from December 2021 to December 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when imports increased by 27% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.4K tons. From May 2022 to December 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chocolate imports dropped to $7.1M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8% over the period from December 2021 to December 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 with an increase of 32% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $9.8M. From May 2022 to December 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mexico Chocolate Imports by Country

In December 2022, the United States (1.6K tons) was the main supplier of chocolate to Mexico, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, chocolate imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (156 tons), tenfold. From December 2021 to December 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($6.5M) constituted the largest supplier of chocolate to Mexico, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($508K), with a 7.2% share of total imports. From December 2021 to December 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +1.6%.

Mexico's Cocoa Industry Sees Relief as Quality Improvements Boost Demand and Stabilize Prices

One of the main factors affecting the industry has been the oversupply of cocoa beans, which has led to a decrease in demand for cocoa products. This has caused a drop in prices, which in turn has impacted the profitability of cocoa farmers.

However, recent efforts by the Mexico Cocoa Foundation to promote the country's cocoa industry and improve the quality of cocoa beans have helped to boost demand for Mexican cocoa products. As a result of these efforts, the Mexican cocoa industry is now seeing some relief, with prices starting to stabilize. With the decrease in chocolate prices, there is hope that the industry will continue to grow and prosper in the coming months.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chocolate market in Mexico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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  • Prodcom 10822130 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars > 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, g ranular or other bulk form, in containers or immediate packings of a content > 2 kg, containing . .18 % by weight of

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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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