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Feb-04-20
Buyer From Mexico, Mexico
Jun-02-16
Buyer From Ciudad De Mexico, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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Jun-06-22
Buyer From Mexico
Quantity Required: 1 Twenty-Foot Container
Payment Terms: L/C
Destination: Mexico
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Mar-09-23
Buyer From Mexico
Quantity Required: 20 Metric Tons
Payment Terms: LC/ TT
Destination: Mexico, Mexico
Looking for suppliers from: Brazil
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Aug-11-23
Buyer From Mexico
Quantity Required: 1 Ton
Payment Terms: LC
Destination: Manzanillo Port, Mexico
Looking for suppliers from: Worldwide
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Feb-27-23
Buyer From Colonia Venta Prieta., Pachuca De Soto, Mexico
Nov-15-24
Buyer From Mexico
Buyer Of Cocoa Beans   |   Coffee   |   Cacao Nuts   |   Honey   |   Vanilla   |   Sweeteners   |   Juice
Aug-19-21
Buyer From Chihuahua, Mexico
Buyer Of Cocoa Beans   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Sugar   |   Kidney Beans   |   Green Tea   |   Wheat   |   Lentils   |   Gloves   |   Palm Oil   |   Fruits   |   Cashew Nuts   |   White Rice   |   Butter   |   Macadamia Oil   |   Herbal Tea   |   Flour   |   Beans   |   Fertilizers   |   Tea   |   Avocado Oil   |   Chickpeas   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Macadamia Nuts   |   Pulses   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Soybean   |   Sorghum   |   Cassava   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Coffee   |   Black Tea   |   Coconut Oil   |   Soybean Oil
Sep-25-19
Buyer From Mexico
Sep-03-24
Buyer From Mexico
Jun-02-22
Buyer From Mexico
Feb-18-21
Buyer From San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL, Mexico
Jun-13-20
Buyer From Mexico
May-11-21
Buyer From Mexico
Buyer Of Soybean   |   White Rice   |   Star Anise   |   Spices   |   Packaging Items & Containers   |   Mace   |   Rice   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Auto Rickshaw & Spare Parts   |   Mosquito Coils, Insect Repellents   |   Chilli Powder   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Fresh Cut Flowers   |   Apple   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Farm Machinery & Equipments   |   Walnuts   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Nutmegs   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Coconut Oil   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Black Tea   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Fresh Onion   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Cloves   |   Aniseeds   |   Fresh Flowers   |   Printing Paper   |   Sesame Oil   |   Chickpeas   |   Pineapple   |   Shea Butter   |   Dehydrated Fruits   |   Coffee   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Pepper   |   Cosmetics & Beauty Products   |   Green Tea   |   Red Chilli   |   Coffee Beans   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Milk Powder   |   Desiccated Coconut   |   Dehydrated Fruits   |   Vegetables   |   Lentils   |   Condensed milk   |   Butter   |   Almonds   |   Fruits   |   Wheat Flour   |   Turmeric   |   Charcoal   |   Ground Coffee   |   Knitted & Woven Garments   |   Gift Items   |   Stationery   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Palm Oil
Sep-03-19
Buyer From Mexico
Buyer Of Furniture Equipments & Fittings   |   Canned Meat   |   Fruits   |   Agriculture Seeds   |   Shea Butter   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Spices   |   Red Chilli   |   Coffee Beans   |   Processed Vegetable Pastes & Purees   |   Fresh Pork   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Tea   |   Hand Sanitizer   |   Chips   |   Groundnuts   |   Frozen Meat   |   Coffee   |   Noodles & Pasta   |   Tables, Chairs & Sofa   |   Shrimps & Prawns   |   Milk Powder   |   Peanuts   |   Tissue Paper   |   Springs   |   Zinc Concentrates   |   Snacks   |   Soaps & Detergents   |   Beans   |   Flour   |   Frozen Beef   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Soft Drinks   |   Pulses   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Textile Fabric & Raw Material   |   Bed Linens, Bed Sheets   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Dried Seafood   |   Butter   |   Knitted & Woven Fabrics   |   Printing Paper   |   Horns, Skins, Hides, Skulls, Feathers & Hairs Of Animals   |   Fresh Meat   |   Fruit Puree   |   Sugar   |   Hand Towels   |   Frozen Pork   |   Beverages   |   Rice   |   Fruit Concentrates   |   Frozen Lamb   |   Dried Fish   |   Cheese   |   Chocolates   |   Frozen Fish   |   Canned Food   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Seafood   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Mineral Water   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Fresh Beef   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Fresh Mutton   |   Fish   |   Lentils   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Dog Clothing & Strapping   |   Table Linen   |   Animal By Products   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Almonds   |   Toilet Paper   |   Tissue Paper & Tissue Holder   |   Energy Drinks   |   Fresh Lamb   |   Health Food   |   Baby Diapers   |   Vegetables   |   Food Products   |   Beds   |   Other Fresh Meat
Sep-28-23
Buyer From Mexico
Buyer Of Milk Cream   |   Hand Wash   |   Organic Fruits   |   Food Additives   |   Medical Face Masks   |   Vegetable Powder   |   Processed Vegetable Pastes & Purees   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Corn Starch   |   Dental Equipments & Materials   |   Potato Starch   |   Ice Creams   |   Wheat   |   Dehydrated Fruits   |   Fertilizers   |   Emulsifiers   |   Dairy & Milk Products   |   Fruits   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Canned Pineapple   |   Organic Spices   |   Chia Seeds   |   Organic Fertilizers   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Almonds   |   Beans   |   Organic Tea   |   Fruit Pulp   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Milk Powder   |   Dehydrated Vegetables   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Starch   |   Organic Vegetables   |   Lentils   |   Cheese   |   Juice   |   Walnuts   |   Food Flavors   |   Fruit Puree   |   Dehydrated Onion   |   Canned Food   |   Palm Oil   |   Sugar   |   Liquid Hand Wash   |   Frozen Beef   |   Fruit Concentrates   |   Fruit Juices   |   Condensed milk   |   Rice   |   Fresh Lamb   |   Meat & Poultry   |   Enzymes   |   Quail Eggs   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Soaps & Detergents   |   Soybean   |   Poultry   |   Fish Eggs   |   Granite Slabs   |   Stabilizers   |   Stone Products   |   Natural Stone Tiles   |   Chickpeas   |   Organic Coffee   |   Porcelain Tiles   |   Sea Salt   |   Corn   |   Dehydrated Fruits   |   Fresh Mutton   |   Pistachio   |   Dehydrated Garlic   |   Flax Seeds   |   Canned Fruits   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Frozen Meat   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Flavored Tea   |   Fresh Beef   |   Dried Seafood   |   Food Chemicals   |   Fresh Meat   |   Organic Rice   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Coffee   |   Dried Fish   |   Fresh Chicken
Aug-21-20
Buyer From Mexico
Buyer Of Hand Sanitizer   |   Other Medical Equipments   |   Toothpick, Toothbrush, Toothpaste   |   Earrings   |   Butter   |   Artificial Earrings   |   Artificial Jewellery   |   Goat Leather   |   Tissue Paper   |   Charcoal   |   Chocolates   |   Artificial Bracelets   |   Soft Drinks   |   Artificial Necklaces   |   Fruit Puree   |   Sugar   |   Jumbo Paper Rolls   |   Hand Towels   |   Knitted & Woven Fabrics   |   Medical Gloves   |   Bath Towels   |   Table Linen   |   Fresh Meat   |   Medical Equipment & Machinery   |   Necklaces   |   Medical Face Masks   |   Tea   |   Soybean Meal   |   Canola Oil   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Cheese   |   Wigs, Human Hair, Artificial Hair   |   Processed Vegetable Pastes & Purees   |   Chips   |   Nail Polish   |   Snacks   |   Air Filters   |   Bed Linens, Bed Sheets   |   Coffee Beans   |   Beach Towels   |   Black Tea   |   Milk Powder   |   Dried Seafood   |   Canned Food   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Soybean Oil   |   Towels   |   Non Woven Fabric   |   Paper Rolls   |   Gloves   |   Mineral Water   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Beverages   |   Charcoal Face Mask   |   Peanuts   |   Copper Scrap   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Copper Scrap   |   Pulses   |   Meat & Poultry   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Used Rail Scrap   |   Soaps & Detergents   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Heavy Melting Scrap (HMS)   |   Copper Cathode   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Rice   |   Farm Machinery & Equipments   |   Fresh Beef   |   Canned Meat   |   Injection Moulding Machinery   |   Copper Plate Scrap   |   Printing Paper   |   Leather Gloves   |   Metal Scraps   |   Frozen Beef   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Machined Components   |   Baby Wet Wipes   |   Baby Diapers   |   Baby Wipes   |   Bath Mats   |   Tables, Chairs & Sofa   |   Spray Paint   |   Mosquito Coils, Insect Repellents   |   Injection Moulded Products   |   Sanitary Wares   |   Automobile Tyres, Tubes & Wheels   |   Furniture Equipments & Fittings   |   Frozen Pork   |   Steel Tire Wire Scrap   |   Industrial Gloves   |   Zinc Concentrates   |   Fresh Pork   |   Frozen Fish   |   Washing Machines   |   Springs   |   Fresh Lamb   |   Other Fresh Meat   |   Almonds   |   Plant Growth Stimulants   |   Frozen Meat   |   Dried Fish   |   Chickpeas   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Beans   |   Fertilizers   |   Lentils   |   Body Lotion   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Seafood   |   Energy Drinks   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Groundnuts   |   Essential Oils   |   Frozen Lamb   |   Fresh Mutton   |   Soybean   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Corn   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Olive Oil   |   Flour   |   Palm Oil   |   Biscuits   |   Noodles & Pasta   |   Agriculture Seeds   |   Cosmetics & Beauty Products   |   Bangles   |   Jewellery Items   |   Shea Butter   |   Coffee   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Cocoa Beans   |   Sheep Leather   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Bracelets   |   Cow Leather   |   Red Chilli   |   Fruit Concentrates   |   Toilet Paper   |   Health Food
Jul-09-20
Buyer From Mexico
Buyer Of Wheat Bran   |   Fresh Tilapia Fish   |   Tea   |   Fresh Sardine Fish   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Basmati Rice   |   Frozen Tilapia Fish   |   Frozen Fish   |   Poultry   |   Fresh Lobsters   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Peach   |   Dehydrated Fruits   |   Dried Fish   |   Fresh Snapper Fish   |   Soybean   |   Amaranth Seeds   |   Chia Seeds   |   Fresh Roses   |   Fresh Flowers   |   Black Tea   |   Chilli Powder   |   Horns, Skins, Hides, Skulls, Feathers & Hairs Of Animals   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Jasmine Rice   |   Cocoa Powder   |   Rock Salt   |   Fish Maw   |   Ginger Powder   |   Fresh Cuttlefish   |   Fresh Cassava   |   Fresh or Chilled Fish   |   Groundnuts   |   Fresh Fish Fillets   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Fresh Octopus   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Peanuts   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Frozen Fish Fillets   |   Apple, Banana, Orange, Mango, Grape   |   Fresh Seaweed   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Other Fresh Fishes   |   Fresh Salmon Fish   |   Avocado   |   Orange   |   Himalayan Salt   |   Sugar   |   Broken Rice   |   Salt   |   Other Fresh Fruits   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Pineapple   |   Maize   |   Watermelon   |   Corn   |   White Rice   |   Animal & Cattle Feed   |   Iron Ore   |   Fresh Tuna Fish   |   Sorghum   |   Fresh Lady Finger   |   Fresh Crabs   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Apple   |   Fresh Croaker Fish   |   Fresh Prawns   |   Millet   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Raisins   |   Fresh Sea Cucumber   |   Other Type Of Spices   |   Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Brazil Nuts   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Health Food   |   Spices   |   Beads   |   Lentils   |   Fresh Squid   |   Aloe Vera   |   Frozen Lobsters   |   Grapes   |   Fresh Ribbon Fish   |   Turmeric   |   Pigeon Peas   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Fresh Mackerel Fish   |   Moringa Seeds   |   Fresh Broccoli   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Frozen Passion Fruit   |   Fresh Onion   |   Beans   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Peas   |   Rice   |   Ginger, Garlic, Onion, Potato   |   Beverages   |   Frozen Pineapple   |   Fresh Cabbage   |   Fruits   |   Avocado   |   Almonds   |   Frozen Squid   |   Other Oil Seeds   |   Mango   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Pear   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Frozen Avocado   |   Frozen Seafood   |   Pepper   |   Other Fresh Vegetables   |   Coffee Beans   |   Cacao Nuts   |   Flax Seeds   |   Papaya   |   Blueberry   |   Pomegranate   |   Fruit Concentrates   |   Butter   |   Green Coffee   |   Coconut Oil   |   Fresh Cut Flowers   |   Chips   |   Banana   |   Flour   |   Pulses   |   Frozen Mango   |   Guava   |   Soups   |   Herbal Extracts   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Frozen Seaweed   |   Other Type of Flour   |   Passion Fruit   |   Organic Fertilizers   |   Green Tea   |   Stevia   |   Palm Oil   |   Strawberry   |   Kidney Beans   |   Shea Butter   |   Fruit Juices   |   Coffee   |   Chickpeas   |   Wheat   |   Corn Flour   |   Jams & Jelly   |   Wheat Flour   |   Snacks   |   Fresh Bitter Gourd   |   Fresh Brinjal   |   Fresh Capsicum   |   Dried Seafood   |   Pistachio   |   Cloves   |   Frozen Apple   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Pink Salt   |   Plants & Plant Extracts   |   Fruit Puree   |   Fresh Carrot   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Walnuts   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Canned Pineapple   |   Blackberry   |   Fresh Cauliflower   |   Coffee Powder   |   De Oil Cakes   |   Milk Powder   |   Red Chilli   |   Fresh Green Chilli   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Fresh Potato   |   Berries   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Cocoa Beans

Cocoa Beans: From Ancient Currency to Global Trade Commodity

Chocolates are one of the world's most beloved products, and the key raw materials used in their production are cocoa beans. Essentially, these cocoa beans are the almond-shaped, dried seeds found inside the fruit of the cacao tree (called a pod). Each pod has about 16 to 60 cocoa beans. Every bean consists of around 50% fat, 20% protein, and a large amount of nutrients (such as vitamins and theobromine). Do you know that in ancient times, Indigenous people of Central America used cocoa beans as currency and considered cocoa as the 'food of gods'? Yes, they even used these cocoa beans in a number of religious rituals. Today, cocoa beans are important in the trade business as they are the main ingredient in the production of chocolate, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder. For suppliers and exporters, the global landscape offers great opportunities to connect with cocoa beans buyers and expand market access. 



Who Buys Cocoa Beans and What Are They Looking For?

As supply chains evolve, it’s important for suppliers to understand trade dynamics, coca beans processing, pricing benchmarks, and buyers' persona with their needs to ensure successful export operations. Cocoa beans importers mainly include traders and processors. It’s also crucial for suppliers to know exactly what buyers look for when purchasing cocoa beans in bulk. So, let’s explore who these buyers are and what they look for in detail.


Major Cocoa Beans Buyers:

  • Chocolate Manufacturers: Need consistent-quality raw or roasted cocoa beans
  • Large & Mid-Sized Processors: Produce cocoa powder, butter, and liquor
  • Traders & Distributors: Source bulk and specialty cocoa globally
  • Food Companies: Use cocoa bean varieties as key ingredients in snacks, beverages, and desserts


What They Look For:

  • Quality: High-quality cocoa beans and cocoa pods (with good flavor and aroma)
  • Origin: Particular origins known for premium cocoa beans 
  • Consistency: Consistent drying cocoa beans for their manufacturing processes
  • Sustainability: Certifications to ensure ethically sourced cocoa beans 
  • Fermentation level: Properly fermented cocoa beans for good taste and aroma
  • Moisture content: To prevent spoilage during shipping
  • Pricing: Competitive cocoa beans international price 
  • Proper Packaging: Secure packaging with full traceability


In addition, many cocoa beans importers and multi-commodity traders often look for complementary products like beans for other food applications, beverages, bean bags, and dry food ingredients used in bakery or confectionery industries. It is a great opportunity for exporters to grow their business by expanding their product portfolio. 




Cocoa Beans vs Coffee Beans: A Shared Market Ecosystem

Some people often confuse coffee beans with cocoa beans. But both coffee beans and cocoa beans are distinct in origin, processing, and final products. While cocoa beans come from the cacao tree, coffee beans are harvested from the coffea plant. Cocoa beans are processed into cocoa butter and cocoa powder, commonly used in chocolate and other products. On the other hand, coffee beans are used to make various types of coffee, such as organic coffee, ground coffee, robusta coffee, green coffee, arabica coffee, and instant coffee. Exporters working in agri-commodities or suppliers with diverse product lines (dealing in both coffee and cocoa beans) should know the key differences to meet market demand and buyers needs. 



AspectCoffee BeansCocoa Beans
Plant SourceCoffea plantCacao tree (Theobroma cacao)
Primary UseBrewed into coffeeMade into chocolate, cocoa butter, and powder
ProcessingRoasted and groundFermented, dried, roasted, then processed
Flavor ProfileBitter, acidic, rich aromaBitter to mildly sweet, earthy, chocolatey
End ProductsEspresso, instant coffee, ground coffee, etc.Chocolate, cocoa powder, cocoa butter
Growing RegionsLatin America, Africa, AsiaWest Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia
Key NutrientsCaffeine, antioxidantsTheobromine, fat, protein, antioxidants
Harvested FromCoffee cherriesCocoa pods



Cocoa Beans Global Trade Conditions

Understanding the global market demand for cocoa beans will give you an insight into growth prospects. The increasing demand due to the growing consumption of cocoa bean chocolate products across all age groups and regions has made cocoa beans a high-potential commodity in international trade. Moreover, people are now becoming more aware of the health-related benefits of cocoa-rich beans. It is proven that cocoa helps reduce high blood pressure, manage fatigue, enhance mood, and also promote healthy digestion. All these factors contribute to the growing market size of cocoa beans, as shown below.


MetricValue
Global Market Size (2023)$13.4 billion
Revenue forecast (2030)$23.54 billion
CAGR (2024-2030)8.40%

Source: Grand View Research



Top Cocoa Beans Importing Countries (2023):

RankCountriesTrade Value
1European Union$4.75 billion
2Netherlands$2.18 billion
3Malaysia$1.49 billion
4Germany$876 million
5United States$804 million

Source: World Integrated Trade Solution

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Where to Find Verified Cocoa Beans Buyers?

Whether you export sun-dried raw cocoa beans or finely sorted roasted cocoa beans, here are the most effective ways to find verified buyers.


  • Attend global trade events like Chocoa (Amsterdam), Salon du Chocolat (Paris), or Gulfood (Dubai) to meet verified buyers in person.
  • Reach out to national trade bodies like Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Nigerian Export Promotion Council), etc., for buyer databases.
  • Join cocoa-focused organizations like the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) or World Cocoa Foundation for access to buyer networks.
  • Monitor 'buy leads' on B2B platforms (like go4WorldBusiness), where verified cocoa beans buyers post real-time requirements. 
  • Use social media to connect with importers, procurement officers, and traders.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):


1. Who buys the cocoa beans?

Major cocoa beans buyers are chocolate manufacturers, cocoa processors, food companies, global commodity traders, and importers. 


2. Who is the biggest buyer of cocoa beans?

The European Union is the biggest buyer of cocoa beans with a trade value of about $4.75 billion.


3. What is the price of cocoa beans per kg?

The cocoa beans price varies on the basis of region and quality. However, it may range from $2.50 to over $8.00 per kg globally.


4. What is the import performance of cocoa beans?

The rising demand for cocoa beans for chocolate production has boosted its import performance.Especially in markets like the Netherlands, Malaysia, and Germany, demand is booming, creating opportunities for suppliers.


5. What is the cocoa beans HSN code?

18010000 is the cocoa beans HSN code.


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