The Japan cocoa market reached 233.83 Kilo Tons in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.70% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a volume of almost 370.14 Kilo Tons by 2034.
Japan Cocoa Market Growth
There is an increasing interest among businesses in sourcing cocoa sustainably from West African farms. Ghana supplies 75% of the total cocoa imports to Japan, where adverse climatic conditions are affecting the crop yield. Despite the high prices of cocoa, its application in manufacturing desserts and chocolates is expected to continue, as the demand for cocoa products and sweets is expected to increase over the forecast period. Moreover, as food and beverage manufacturers enter into sourcing agreements with Ivory Coast farmers, the market is expected to witness significant growth.
The potential of damaged cocoa beans in cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications is being explored by major organisations across the world. Cocoa butter and cocoa powder obtained from damaged cocoa beans possess different melting properties and can be used to make body lotions and other cosmetic products. Moreover, changes in their chemical properties can make them ideal for use in creams as a thickener or gelling agent. This can lead to a reduction in the usage of harmful substances like acrylates in cosmetics, further aiding the cocoa market expansion in Japan.
Japan is one of the world’s largest markets for high-value confectionery products.Chocolateis popular among adults and children alike, which, in turn, is expected to aid the cocoa market development over the forecast period.
Japan Cocoa Industry Segmentation
Japan Cocoa Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Type:
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa Powder
Cocoa Liquor
Market Breakup by Application:
Food and Beverages_x000D_ _x000D_ Confectionery _x000D_ Dairy _x000D_ Bakery _x000D_ Others _x000D_ _x000D_
Food and Beverages_x000D_ _x000D_ Confectionery _x000D_ Dairy _x000D_ Bakery _x000D_ Others _x000D_ _x000D_
Cosmetics Pharmaceutical
Others
Cosmetics Pharmaceutical
Others
Japan Cocoa Market Share
On the basis of application, the market has been categorised into food and beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, and others. The food and beverage application is further sub-divided by type into confectionery, dairy, bakery, and others. With Japan being one of the leading markets for high-value confectionery globally, its consumption of cocoa is expected to increase considerably over the coming years.
Leading Companies in the Japan Cocoa Market
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, investments, and product launches.
Barry Callebaut AG
Morinaga & Company, Ltd.
Hershey Co.
Nestle S.A.
MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.
Mondelez International, Inc.
BASF SE
Buhler AG
Ferrero International S.A.
Mars Inc.
Others
The market players are increasingly focusing on sourcing organic cocoa from farmers to meet the growing demand for high-quality products in Japan, including cocoa-based confectionery and bakery products.
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Regions
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Asia Pacific Cocoa Market Overview
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Asia Pacific Cocoa Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Asia Pacific Cocoa Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 6 Japan Cocoa Market Overview
- 6.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 6.2 Japan Cocoa Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 6.3 Japan Cocoa Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 7 Japan Cocoa Market by Type
- 7.1 Cocoa Butter
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Cocoa Powder
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 Cocoa Liquor
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8 Japan Cocoa Market by Application
- 8.1 Food and Beverages
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.1.3 Breakup By Type
- 8.1.3.1 Confectionery
- 8.1.3.2 Dairy
- 8.1.3.3 Bakery
- 8.1.3.4 Others
- 8.2 Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 Others
- 9 Market Dynamics
- 9.1 SWOT Analysis
- 9.1.1 Strengths
- 9.1.2 Weaknesses
- 9.1.3 Opportunities
- 9.1.4 Threats
- 9.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 9.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 9.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 9.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 9.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 9.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 9.3 Key Indicators for Demand
- 9.4 Key Indicators for Price
- 10 Value Chain Analysis
- 11 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code – 183, 1804, 1805)
- 11.1 Major Exporting Countries
- 11.1.1 By Value
- 11.1.2 By Volume
- 11.2 Major Importing Countries
- 11.2.1 By Value
- 11.2.2 By Volume
- 12 Price Analysis
- 13 Competitive Landscape
- 13.1 Supplier Selection
- 13.2 Key Global Players
- 13.3 Key Regional Players
- 13.4 Key Player Strategies
- 13.5 Company Profiles
- 13.5.1 Barry Callebaut AG
- 13.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.1.4 Certifications
- 13.5.2 Morinaga & Company, Ltd.
- 13.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.2.4 Certifications
- 13.5.3 Hershey Co.
- 13.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.3.4 Certifications
- 13.5.4 Nestle S.A.
- 13.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.4.4 Certifications
- 13.5.5 MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.
- 13.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.5.4 Certifications
- 13.5.6 Mondelez International, Inc.
- 13.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.6.4 Certifications
- 13.5.7 BASF SE
- 13.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.7.4 Certifications
- 13.5.8 Buhler AG
- 13.5.8.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.8.4 Certifications
- 13.5.9 Ferrero International S.A.
- 13.5.9.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.9.4 Certifications
- 13.5.10 Mars Inc.
- 13.5.10.1 Company Overview
- 13.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 13.5.10.4 Certifications
- 13.5.11 Others
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