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

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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