Price for Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted in Hong Kong SAR - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted in Hong Kong SAR
  4. Exports of Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted in Hong Kong SAR

Price for Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasteds stood at $4,038 per ton in 2022, declining by -8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 40%. The import price peaked at $5,795 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($9,004 per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($3,318 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasteds amounted to $5,124 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 255%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $33,151 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($7,135 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore totaled $4,972 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, imports of cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasteds into Hong Kong SAR surged to 58 tons, with an increase of 147% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,009%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasteds skyrocketed to $234K in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 743% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted in Hong Kong SAR (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Ecuador0.30.31.9151695.5%
China3.30.912.351.6150.1%
United States0.50.33.221.6250.9%
Philippines0.60.40.73.478.3%
Singapore3.35.730.3N/A203.0%
Others6.34.854.96.30.0%
Total14.412.3103234153.3%

Top Suppliers of Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. Ecuador (45.5 tons)
  2. China (5.7 tons)
  3. United States (4.4 tons)
  4. Philippines (1.0 tons)

Exports of Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted in Hong Kong SAR

For the fourth consecutive year, Hong Kong SAR recorded growth in shipments abroad of cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasteds, which increased by 734% to 139 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasteds skyrocketed to $712K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted in Hong Kong SAR (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
SingaporeN/A25.767.9642399.8%
FranceN/A3.98.869.8323.1%
Indonesia10.3N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/A8.8N/A0%
Total10.329.685.5712310.4%

Top Export Markets for Cocoa Beans; Whole or Broken, Raw or Roasted from Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. Singapore (129.2 tons)
  2. France (9.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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