Middle East And Africa Cocoa Beans Market Analysis

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Middle East And Africa Cocoa Beans Market Analysis

  • Food & Beverage
  • Published Report
  • Oct 2024
  • MEA
  • 350 Pages
  • No of Tables: 175
  • No of Figures: 27

The Middle East and Africa cocoa beans market is driven by increasing demand for chocolate and cocoa-based products, particularly in emerging economies. Key regions include West Africa, which dominates production, and leading in consumption. Sustainability concerns are rising, prompting investments in ethical sourcing and eco-friendly practices. The market is also influenced by fluctuations in prices due to climate change, political instability, and supply chain disruptions. Additionally, the growth of health-conscious consumers is boosting demand for dark chocolate and cocoa powder. Innovations in product offerings and the rise of e-commerce are further shaping the market landscape, presenting both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders in the cocoa industry.

Table of Content

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

1.2 MARKET DEFINITION

1.3 OVERVIEW

1.4 LIMITATIONS

1.5 MARKETS COVERED

2 MARKET SEGMENTATION

2.1 MARKETS COVERED

2.2 GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE

2.3 YEARS CONSIDERED FOR THE STUDY

2.4 CURRENCY AND PRICING

2.5 DBMR TRIPOD DATA VALIDATION MODEL

2.6 MULTIVARIATE MODELING

2.7 PRIMARY INTERVIEWS WITH KEY OPINION LEADERS

2.8 DBMR MARKET POSITION GRID

2.9 MARKET APPLICATION COVERAGE GRID

2.1 DBMR VENDOR SHARE ANALYSIS

2.11 SECONDARY SOURCES

2.12 ASSUMPTIONS

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS

4.1 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES

4.1.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS

4.1.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS

4.1.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS

4.1.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES

4.1.5 INDUSTRY RIVALRY

4.2 PRICING ANALYSIS

4.2.1 SUPPLY AND DEMAND DYNAMICS

4.2.2 PRODUCTION COSTS

4.2.3 MARKET SPECULATION

4.2.4 HISTORICAL PRICE TRENDS

4.2.5 FUTURE OUTLOOK

4.3 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS

4.3.1 COCOA FARMING AND CULTIVATION

4.3.2 HARVESTING AND PRIMARY PROCESSING

4.3.3 TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS

4.3.4 PROCESSING (GRINDINGS)

4.3.5 DISTRIBUTION

4.3.6 RETAIL AND END-USE

4.3.7 CONCLUSION

4.4 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

4.4.1 COCOA CULTIVATION

4.4.2 PRIMARY PROCESSING

4.4.3 SECONDARY PROCESSING

4.4.4 DISTRIBUTION AND EXPORT

4.4.5 MANUFACTURING OF END PRODUCTS

4.4.6 RETAIL AND DISTRIBUTION TO CONSUMERS

4.4.7 CONCLUSION

4.5 BRAND OUTLOOK

4.6 FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PURCHASING DECISION OF END-USERS

4.6.1 QUALITY AND FLAVOR PROFILE

4.6.2 CERTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

4.6.3 PRICE AND ECONOMIC FACTORS

4.6.4 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

4.6.5 CONSUMER PREFERENCES AND TRENDS

4.6.6 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

4.6.7 SUPPLY CHAIN RELATIONSHIPS

4.6.8 MARKET ACCESSIBILITY AND LOGISTICS

4.6.9 CONCLUSION

4.7 GROWTH STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY MARKET PLAYERS

4.7.1 EXPANSION OF PRODUCTION CAPACITIES

4.7.2 STRATEGIC MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

4.7.3 IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

4.7.4 LEVERAGING ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

4.7.5 PRODUCT INNOVATION AND DIVERSIFICATION

4.7.6 CONCLUSION

4.8 IMPACT OF ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN

4.8.1 IMPACT ON PRICE

4.8.2 IMPACT ON SUPPLY CHAIN

4.8.3 IMPACT ON SHIPMENT

4.8.4 IMPACT ON COMPANY’S STRATEGIC DECISIONS

4.9 INDUSTRY TRENDS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVE

4.9.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR CHOCOLATE

4.9.2 HEALTH BENEFITS AND CONSUMER PREFERENCES

4.9.3 SUSTAINABLE AND ETHICAL SOURCING

4.9.4 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS AND INNOVATION

4.9.5 CHALLENGES IN COCOA PRODUCTION

4.9.6 CONCLUSION

4.1 OVERVIEW OF PRODUCTION CAPACITY

4.10.1 WEST AFRICA

4.10.2 LATIN AMERICA

4.10.3 SOUTHEAST ASIA

4.10.4 FACTORS AFFECTING MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PRODUCTION CAPACITY

4.10.5 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DEMAND AND CAPACITY UTILIZATION

4.10.6 CONCLUSION

4.11 OVERVIEW OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS

4.11.1 PRECISION AGRICULTURE AND SMART FARMING

4.11.2 GENETIC RESEARCH AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

4.11.3 SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES

4.11.4 ADVANCED PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES

4.11.5 DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND MARKET ACCESS

4.12 CONCLUSION

4.13 RAW MATERIAL SOURCING ANALYSIS

4.13.1 GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION

4.13.2 SUSTAINABLE SOURCING PRACTICES

4.13.3 SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES

4.13.4 TRACEABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY

4.13.5 FUTURE TRENDS

4.14 REGULATORY COVERAGE

4.15 BEAN GRADING/DIAMETER INFORMATION

4.15.1 BEAN GRADING PROCESS

4.15.2 PREMIUM

4.15.3 GRADE I

4.15.4 GRADE II

4.15.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.15.6 CONCLUSION

4.16 COCOA BEANS TRADE MARKET ANALYSIS IN GCC COUNTRIES

4.16.1 IMPORT DYNAMICS

4.16.2 MARKET TRENDS

4.16.3 REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS

4.16.4 TRADE AGREEMENTS

4.16.5 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

4.17 FACTORY COST AND ESTIMATED INVESTMENT FOR COCOA BEANS TO COCOA OIL AND LIQUOR PROCESSING

4.17.1 PLANT CAPACITY AND SCALE

4.17.2 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

4.17.3 INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILDING

4.17.4 LABOR AND WORKFORCE

4.17.5 OPERATIONAL COSTS

4.17.6 UTILITIES AND SERVICES

4.17.7 LOCATION

4.17.8 CONCLUSION

4.18 FARM SUPPLIERS FROM AFRICA AND THEIR PRICE

4.19 KPIS OF COCOA PROCESSING BUSINESS IN RELATED MARKETS:

4.19.1 YIELD EFFICIENCY

4.19.2 PRODUCTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION

4.19.3 COST PER METRIC TON

4.19.4 ENERGY CONSUMPTION

4.19.5 CONCLUSION

4.2 PRODUCTION OVERVIEW: QUALITY AND VALUE OF COCOA BEANS

4.20.1 GHANA

4.20.1.1 Quality Factors

4.20.1.2 Value Factors

4.20.2 CÔTE D'IVOIRE

4.20.2.1 Quality Factors

4.20.2.2 Value Factors

4.20.3 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

4.20.3.1 Quality Factors

4.20.3.2 Value Factors

4.20.4 KENYA

4.20.4.1 Quality Factors

4.20.4.2 Value Factors

4.20.5 NIGERIA

4.20.5.1 Quality Factors

4.20.5.2 Value Factors

4.20.6 CAMEROON

4.20.6.1 Quality Factors

4.20.6.2 Value Factors

4.20.7 TANZANIA

4.20.7.1 Quality Factor

4.20.7.2 Value Factors

4.20.8 UGANDA

4.20.8.1 Quality Factors

4.20.8.2 Value Factors

4.21 TRADING PARAMETERS OVERVIEW

4.21.1 COCOA GRADING STANDARDS

4.21.2 MARKET DEMAND AND SUPPLY DYNAMICS

4.21.3 COCOA PRICING TRENDS

4.21.4 IMPORT DATA

4.21.5 TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH KEY COCOA-PRODUCING NATIONS

4.21.6 CERTIFICATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

4.21.7 CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES

4.21.8 GEOPOLITICAL FACTORS

5 MARKET OVERVIEW

5.1 DRIVERS

5.1.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS

5.1.2 GROWING AWARENESS ABOUT THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCOA

5.1.3 INNOVATIONS IN COCOA DERIVATIVES

5.1.4 GROWING CONSUMER INTEREST IN SUSTAINABILITY-SOURCED AND ETHICALLY PRODUCED COCOA PRODUCTS

5.2 RESTRAINTS

5.2.1 FLUCTUATIONS AND VOLATILITY IN COCOA PRICES

5.2.2 LABOR ISSUES AND CHILD LABOR CONCERNS IN COCOA PRODUCTION

5.3 OPPORTUNITIES

5.3.1 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND FARMING

5.3.2 INCREASING USE OF COCOA AND ITS DERIVATIVES IN THE COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE INDUSTRY

5.3.3 RISING APPLICATION OF COCOA IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS

5.4 CHALLENGES

5.4.1 IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON COCOA FARMING

5.4.2 SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS

6 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE

6.1 OVERVIEW

6.2 FORASTERO COCOA BEAN

6.2.1 FORASTERO COCOA BEAN, BY NATURE

6.3 TRINITARIO COCOA BEAN

6.3.1 TRINITARIO COCOA BEAN, BY NATURE

6.4 CRIOLLO COCOA BEAN

6.4.1 CRIOLLO COCOA BEAN, BY NATURE

7 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE

7.1 OVERVIEW

7.2 ROASTED COCOA BEAN

7.3 UNROASTED COCOA BEAN

8 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE

8.1 OVERVIEW

8.2 CONVENTIONAL

8.3 ORGANIC

9 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY APPLICATION

9.1 OVERVIEW

9.2 FOOD

9.2.1 FOOD, BY TYPE

9.2.2 CONFECTIONERY, BY TYPE

9.2.3 BAKERY, BY TYPE

9.2.4 PROCESSED FOOD, BY TYPE

9.2.5 DAIRY PRODUCTS, BY TYPE

9.2.6 FOOD, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE

9.3 BEVERAGES

9.3.1 BEVERAGES, BY TYPE

9.3.1.1 dairy based drinks

9.3.1.2 plant-based milk

9.3.2 BEVERAGES, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE

9.4 PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS

9.4.1 PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS, BY TYPE

9.4.2 PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE

9.5 DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

9.5.1 DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE

9.6 PHARMACEUTICAL

9.6.1 PHARMACEUTICAL, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE

9.7 SPORTS NUTRITION

9.7.1 SPORTS NUTRITION, BY TYPE

9.7.2 SPORTS NUTRITION, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE

9.8 OTHERS

9.8.1 OTHERS, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE

10 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION

10.1 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

10.1.1 SOUTH AFRICA

10.1.2 SAUDI ARABIA

10.1.3 U.A.E

10.1.4 KUWAIT

10.1.5 REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

11 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: COMPANY LANDSCAPE

11.1 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

12 SWOT ANALYSIS

13 COMPANY PROFILES

13.1 OLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

13.1.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT

13.1.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS

13.1.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS

13.1.4 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

13.1.5 RECENT DEVELOPMENT

13.2 SUCDEN

13.2.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT

13.2.2 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS

13.2.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

13.2.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENT

13.3 ECOM AGROINDUSTRIAL CORP. LIMITED.

13.3.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT

13.3.2 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS

13.3.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

13.3.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENT

13.4 COSTA ESMERALDAS CACAO CO.

13.4.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT

13.4.2 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS

13.4.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

13.4.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENT

13.5 MERIDIAN CACAO CO

13.5.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT

13.5.2 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS

13.5.3 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

13.5.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENT

13.6 CACAITOS

13.6.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT

13.6.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

13.6.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT

13.7 COCOABEAN

13.7.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT

13.7.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

13.7.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT

13.8 MABCO

13.8.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT

13.8.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

13.8.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT

13.9 PAPPA'S HERITAGE

13.9.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT

13.9.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

13.9.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT

13.1 TWIN TRACK COCOA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL

13.10.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT

13.10.2 PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

13.10.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT

14 QUESTIONNAIRE

15 RELATED REPORTS

List of Table

TABLE 1 COMPARATIVE BRAND ANALYSIS

TABLE 2 PRODUCT VS BRAND OVERVIEW

TABLE 3 REGULATORY COVERAGE

TABLE 4 FARM SUPPLIERS FROM AFRICA AND THEIR PRICE

TABLE 5 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 6 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (TONS)

TABLE 7 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA FORASTERO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 8 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA FORASTERO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (TONS)

TABLE 9 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA FORASTERO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 10 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA TRINITARIO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 11 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA TRINITARIO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (TONS)

TABLE 12 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA TRINITARIO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 13 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA CRIOLLO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 14 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA CRIOLLO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (TONS)

TABLE 15 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA CRIOLLO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 16 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 17 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA ROASTED COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 18 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA UNROASTED COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 19 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 20 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA CONVENTIONAL IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 21 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA ORGANIC IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 22 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 23 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 24 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 25 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA CONFECTIONERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 26 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA BAKERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 27 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PROCESSED FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 28 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DAIRY PRODUCTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 29 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 30 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 31 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 32 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DAIRY BASED DRINKS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 33 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PLANT-BASED MILK IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 34 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 35 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 36 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 37 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 38 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 39 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 40 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PHARMACEUTICAL IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 41 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PHARMACEUTICAL IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 42 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 43 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 44 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE , 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 45 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA OTHERS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY REGION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 46 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA OTHERS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 47 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 48 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2022-2031 (TONS)

TABLE 49 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 50 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (TONS)

TABLE 51 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA FORASTERO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 52 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA TRINITARIO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 53 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA CRIOLLO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 54 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 55 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 56 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 57 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 58 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA CONFECTIONERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 59 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA BAKERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 60 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PROCESSED FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 61 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DAIRY PRODUCTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 62 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 63 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 64 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DAIRY BASED DRINKS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 65 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PLANT-BASED MILK IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 66 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 67 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 68 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 69 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 70 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA PHARMACEUTICAL IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 71 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 72 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 73 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA OTHERS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 74 SOUTH AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 75 SOUTH AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (TONS)

TABLE 76 SOUTH AFRICA FORASTERO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 77 SOUTH AFRICA TRINITARIO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 78 SOUTH AFRICA CRIOLLO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 79 SOUTH AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 80 SOUTH AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 81 SOUTH AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 82 SOUTH AFRICA FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 83 SOUTH AFRICA CONFECTIONERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 84 SOUTH AFRICA BAKERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 85 SOUTH AFRICA PROCESSED FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 86 SOUTH AFRICA DAIRY PRODUCTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 87 SOUTH AFRICA FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 88 SOUTH AFRICA BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 89 SOUTH AFRICA DAIRY BASED DRINKS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 90 SOUTH AFRICA PLANT-BASED MILK IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 91 SOUTH AFRICA BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 92 SOUTH AFRICA PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 93 SOUTH AFRICA PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 94 SOUTH AFRICA DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 95 SOUTH AFRICA PHARMACEUTICAL IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 96 SOUTH AFRICA SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 97 SOUTH AFRICA SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 98 SOUTH AFRICA OTHERS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 99 SAUDI ARABIA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 100 SAUDI ARABIA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (TONS)

TABLE 101 SAUDI ARABIA FORASTERO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 102 SAUDI ARABIA TRINITARIO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 103 SAUDI ARABIA CRIOLLO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 104 SAUDI ARABIA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 105 SAUDI ARABIA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 106 SAUDI ARABIA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 107 SAUDI ARABIA FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 108 SAUDI ARABIA CONFECTIONERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 109 SAUDI ARABIA BAKERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 110 SAUDI ARABIA PROCESSED FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 111 SAUDI ARABIA DAIRY PRODUCTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 112 SAUDI ARABIA FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 113 SAUDI ARABIA BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 114 SAUDI ARABIA DAIRY BASED DRINKS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 115 SAUDI ARABIA PLANT-BASED MILK IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 116 SAUDI ARABIA BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 117 SAUDI ARABIA PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 118 SAUDI ARABIA PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 119 SAUDI ARABIA DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 120 SAUDI ARABIA PHARMACEUTICAL IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 121 SAUDI ARABIA SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 122 SAUDI ARABIA SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 123 SAUDI ARABIA OTHERS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 124 U.A.E COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 125 U.A.E COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (TONS)

TABLE 126 U.A.E FORASTERO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 127 U.A.E TRINITARIO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 128 U.A.E CRIOLLO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 129 U.A.E COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 130 U.A.E COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 131 U.A.E COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 132 U.A.E FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 133 U.A.E CONFECTIONERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 134 U.A.E BAKERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 135 U.A.E PROCESSED FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 136 U.A.E DAIRY PRODUCTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 137 U.A.E FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 138 U.A.E BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 139 U.A.E DAIRY BASED DRINKS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 140 U.A.E PLANT-BASED MILK IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 141 U.A.E BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 142 U.A.E PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 143 U.A.E PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 144 U.A.E DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 145 U.A.E PHARMACEUTICAL IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 146 U.A.E SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 147 U.A.E SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 148 U.A.E OTHERS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 149 KUWAIT COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 150 KUWAIT COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (TONS)

TABLE 151 KUWAIT FORASTERO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 152 KUWAIT TRINITARIO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 153 KUWAIT CRIOLLO COCOA BEAN IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 154 KUWAIT COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 155 KUWAIT COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY NATURE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 156 KUWAIT COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 157 KUWAIT FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 158 KUWAIT CONFECTIONERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 159 KUWAIT BAKERY IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 160 KUWAIT PROCESSED FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 161 KUWAIT DAIRY PRODUCTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 162 KUWAIT FOOD IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 163 KUWAIT BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 164 KUWAIT DAIRY BASED DRINKS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 165 KUWAIT PLANT-BASED MILK IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 166 KUWAIT BEVERAGES IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 167 KUWAIT PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 168 KUWAIT PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 169 KUWAIT DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 170 KUWAIT PHARMACEUTICAL IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 171 KUWAIT SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 172 KUWAIT SPORTS NUTRITION IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 173 KUWAIT OTHERS IN COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 174 REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (USD THOUSAND)

TABLE 175 REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2022-2031 (TONS)

List of Figure

FIGURE 1 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET

FIGURE 2 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: DATA TRIANGULATION

FIGURE 3 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: DROC ANALYSIS

FIGURE 4 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA VS REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS

FIGURE 5 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: COMPANY RESEARCH ANALYSIS

FIGURE 6 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: MULTIVARIATE MODELLING

FIGURE 7 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: INTERVIEW DEMOGRAPHICS

FIGURE 8 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: DBMR MARKET POSITION GRID

FIGURE 9 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: APPLICATION COVERAGE GRID

FIGURE 10 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: VENDOR SHARE ANALYSIS

FIGURE 11 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: SEGMENTATION

FIGURE 12 THREE SEGMENTS COMPRISE THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, BY COCOA BEAN TYPE

FIGURE 13 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

FIGURE 14 STRATEGIC DECISIONS

FIGURE 15 INCREASING DEMAND FOR CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS IS EXPECTED TO DRIVE THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET IN THE FORECAST PERIOD

FIGURE 16 THE FORASTERO COCOA BEAN SEGMENT IS EXPECTED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE LARGEST SHARE OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET IN 2024 AND 2031

FIGURE 17 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES

FIGURE 18 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET, 2022-2031, AVERAGE SELLING PRICE (USD/KG)

FIGURE 19 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS- MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET

FIGURE 20 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS FOR THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET

FIGURE 21 DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES FOR MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET

FIGURE 22 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: BY COCOA BEAN TYPE, 2023

FIGURE 23 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2023

FIGURE 24 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: BY NATURE, 2023

FIGURE 25 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: BY APPLICATION, 2023

FIGURE 26 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: SNAPSHOT (2023)

FIGURE 27 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA COCOA BEANS MARKET: COMPANY SHARE 2023 (%)

Frequently Asked Questions

The market is segmented based on Middle East and Africa Cocoa Beans Market Segmentation, By Cocoa Bean Type (Forastero Cocoa Bean, Trinitario Cocoa Bean, and Criollo Cocoa Bean), Product Type (Roasted Cocoa Bean and Unroasted Cocoa Bean), Nature (Conventional and Organic) Application (Food, Beverages, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceutical, Sports Nutrition, and Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031 .
The Middle East And Africa Cocoa Beans Market size was valued at USD 774.14 USD Million in 2023.
The Middle East And Africa Cocoa Beans Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031.
The market report covers data from the South Africa, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, Kuwait, Rest of Middle East and Africa.