Cocoa Cake Price

Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.

Latest reported price

$3,187 USD/t

As of Jul 2026

LowPrevious 12 months

The latest value is below the typical range of $4,781–$5,690 USD/t.

Cocoa Cake Price History

Cocoa Cake Prices by Country

Cocoa cake export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.

CountryLatest · USD/tYoY
Lithuania$3,220
Jul 1, 2026
-13%
United States$1,277
Jul 1, 2026
-44%
Brazil$2,131
Jun 1, 2026
-49%
Germany$6,252
Jun 1, 2026
-12%
Estonia$2,469
Jun 1, 2026
-51%
United Kingdom$2,826
Jun 1, 2026
Not reported
Indonesia$4,079
Jun 1, 2026
-32%
India$3,683
Jun 1, 2026
Not reported
Malaysia$3,452
Jun 1, 2026
+17%
Netherlands$3,696
Jun 1, 2026
-45%
Panama$2,600
Jun 1, 2026
Not reported
Serbia$5,978
Jun 1, 2026
Not reported
Belgium$3,132
May 1, 2026
Not reported
Spain$11,604
May 1, 2026
+172%
Poland$2,307
May 1, 2026
-24%
Portugal$1,394
May 1, 2026
-59%
Slovenia$9,824
May 1, 2026
Not reported
Colombia$5,358
Apr 1, 2026
-11%
Italy$7,758
Apr 1, 2026
Not reported
Ghana$6,391
Mar 1, 2026
+23%
North Macedonia$2,776
Mar 1, 2026
Not reported
Bulgaria$4,138
Feb 1, 2026
+14%
Switzerland$19,699
Feb 1, 2026
Not reported
Ecuador$6,100
Feb 1, 2026
Not reported
Guatemala$10,443
Jan 1, 2026
Not reported
France$6,026
Dec 1, 2025
+31%
Canada$2,338
Nov 1, 2025
Not reported
Egypt$3,905
Nov 1, 2025
Not reported
Singapore$5,114
Nov 1, 2025
Not reported
Nigeria$3,584
Aug 1, 2025
-22%
Romania$6,549
Aug 1, 2025
Not reported
Togo$484
Aug 1, 2025
Not reported
Türkiye$543
Aug 1, 2025
Not reported
Peru$6,703
Apr 1, 2025
+145%
Ukraine$4,919
Feb 1, 2025
Not reported
State of Palestine$3,088
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
Saudi Arabia$2,776
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
Australia$8,680
Sep 1, 2024
Not reported
Israel$2,507
Jul 1, 2024
Not reported
Sweden$2,700
Jun 1, 2024
Not reported
Cameroon$3,212
Dec 1, 2023
+18%
China$1,292
Sep 1, 2023
-45%
Trinidad and Tobago$11,220
Sep 1, 2023
Not reported
Greece$4,159
May 1, 2023
Not reported
Bolivia$6,605
Apr 1, 2023
Not reported
Chile$3,791
Mar 1, 2023
Not reported
Dominican Republic$3,555
Sep 1, 2022
Not reported
Uruguay$1,476
Sep 1, 2022
Not reported
Austria$2,113
Aug 1, 2022
Not reported
South Africa$19,876
Aug 1, 2022
Not reported
Rwanda$110
Jul 1, 2022
Not reported
Bosnia and Herzegovina$1,413
Dec 1, 2021
Not reported
Russia$303
Oct 1, 2021
-13%
Madagascar$1,292
May 1, 2021
Not reported
Norway$3,558
May 1, 2021
Not reported
Hungary$2,399
May 1, 2020
Not reported
New Zealand$2,703
Nov 1, 2019
Not reported
Ireland$1,936
Mar 1, 2019
Not reported
Côte d’Ivoire$1,381
Nov 1, 2018
Not reported
United Arab Emirates$4,381
Sep 1, 2018
Not reported
Japan$7,217
Apr 1, 2018
Not reported
Argentina$6,050
Dec 1, 2017
Not reported
Jordan$4,264
Jan 1, 2017
Not reported
Luxembourg$19
Sep 1, 2013
Not reported
Thailand$3,974
Jan 1, 2013
Not reported
Mexico$4,507
Dec 1, 2012
Not reported
Philippines$78
Aug 1, 2012
Not reported
Denmark$4,112
Aug 1, 2011
Not reported

What shapes cocoa cake prices?

Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.

Seasonality

Seasonal pattern: Yes

The main cocoa harvest in West Africa occurs from October to May, creating a peak in cocoa cake availability during the first half of the year. Shipping volumes decline after the harvest season, leading to tighter supplies in the latter half of the year when stocks are drawn down.

Demand driver

Chocolate consumption trends

Growth in premium and mass‑market chocolate drives demand for cocoa cake as a key input.

Demand driver

Regulatory limits on cocoa butter

Policies that cap cocoa butter content in certain products increase the need for defatted cake.

Demand driver

Health‑focused product development

Rising interest in lower‑fat cocoa ingredients spurs demand for higher‑defatted cake.

Quote basis

Why quoted prices can differ

Cocoa cake is typically quoted fob, commonly FOB, CIF, FCA. Compare freight, insurance and delivery point before treating two quotes as equivalent.

Cocoa Cake Price Questions

What is cocoa cake?
Cocoa cake is a partially defatted cocoa mass obtained after pressing roasted cocoa beans. It is the intermediate product used to make cocoa powder, cocoa liquor and other chocolate ingredients.
How is cocoa cake produced?
The process starts with harvested cocoa beans that are fermented, dried, roasted and winnowed to remove shells. The nibs are ground into a liquor, which is then pressed to separate most of the cocoa butter, leaving the solid cake.
What are the key quality parameters for cocoa cake?
Buyers focus on moisture content (typically 2‑5 %), fat (cocoa butter) content (15‑25 %), and visual/olfactory attributes such as uniform brown color and clean cocoa aroma. These factors affect shelf life and suitability for downstream processing.
How is cocoa cake graded?
Grading combines analytical tests for moisture and fat content with sensory checks for color and aroma. Defects such as mould or foreign matter are recorded, and the lot is assigned a grade that reflects its suitability for powder or liquor production.
What packaging formats are used?
The most common formats are 25 kg breathable jute bags for containerized shipments and bulk container liners that fill a 20‑ft container directly for large‑volume trades.
Which certifications are commonly requested?
Buyers often ask for Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance certification, which verify that the cocoa was produced under sustainable and socially responsible conditions.
What are the main end uses of cocoa cake?
Cocoa cake is ground into cocoa powder, melted to produce cocoa liquor, and incorporated into confectionery formulations such as fillings, coatings and specialty chocolate products.
How is shelf life managed?
Because cocoa cake is low in moisture, it can be stored for up to six months when kept in dry, ventilated warehouses at ambient temperature. Proper bag sealing and protection from direct sunlight are essential to maintain quality.