Organic Cocoa Powder Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Sweetened Powder and Unsweetened Powder), By Form (Natural and Processed), By Application (Retail Sector, Foodservice Sector, and Industrial Sector {Food and Beverages [Baked Goods, Chocolates, and Confectionary, Beverages, and Others], Cosmetics, and Pharmaceuticals}), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

The global organic cocoa powder market size was valued at USD 99.80 million in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 106.95 million in 2025 to USD 177.41 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.50% during the forecast period. Europe dominated the organic cocoa powder market with a market share of 43.29% in 2024.

A few of the key players in the global industry include the Hershey Company, Nestlé S.A., and Mars, Incorporated, among others.

Cocoa powder is an ingredient that is derived when cocoa beans are ground into powder form. This product has an intense and comforting flavor, due to which it is used as a key ingredient to manufacture beverages, chocolate confectionery, and other products.

Global Organic Cocoa Powder Market Overview

Market Size & Forecast:

• 2024 Market Size: USD 99.80 million
• 2025 Market Size: USD 106.95 million
• 2032 Forecast Market Size: USD 177.41 million
• CAGR: 7.50% from 2025–2032

Market Share:

• Europe dominated the organic cocoa powder market in 2024, driven by its position as the leading consumer of cocoa beans globally, with major consumption in countries such as Germany, Spain, the U.K., and Italy. The presence of leading processors and cocoa grinders, along with a strong demand for cocoa-based products across all age groups and dietary lifestyles, supports market growth. By product type, unsweetened powder held the largest market share in 2024, owing to its widespread usage in baked food, beverages, and chocolate confectionery production.

Key Country Highlights:

• United States: Rising demand for organic cocoa powder is fueled by the popularity of chocolate-flavored products, with chocolate being the most preferred ice cream flavor among U.S. consumers.
• China: Increasing urbanization and higher discretionary spending are boosting the consumption of chocolate-flavored food and beverages, driving demand for organic cocoa powder.
• Brazil: A major cocoa producer and exporter, with growing use of cocoa powder in artisanal bakery products such as chocolate biscuits, cakes, and pastries.
• Côte d'Ivoire: One of the world’s largest cocoa producers, though facing production challenges due to aging farmer populations and limited young workforce participation in cocoa cultivation.

Organic Cocoa Powder Market Trends

Growing Popularity of Functional Beverages and Ingredients Supports Increase in Usage of Organic Cocoa Powder Products

Functional products and ingredients are gaining traction in developed and developing economies. Compounds that have anti-oxidant properties are increasing incorporated in the food and beverages industry and dietary supplement products. Cocoa powder of organic origin can be easily included in such products as they are well known for their anti-oxidant and flavor enhancement properties. Hence, the demand for such ingredients in manufacturing functional food and beverages is expected to increase in the future as well. Europe witnessed a growth from USD 40.35 Million in 2023 to USD 43.20 Million in 2024.

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MARKET DYNAMICS

Market Drivers

Surging Popularity of Cocoa Flavored Products Augments Market Growth

Chocolate is one of the most popular indulgent flavors among consumers. Apart from traditional chocolate confectioneries, chocolate-flavored ice creams, beverages, and other food products are popular across all age groups. The rich flavor of the chocolate products makes its products attractive to consumers. Cocoa powder has an intense flavor and provides several health benefits, due to which it is used to manufacture baked goods such as cakes, cookies, muffins, confectionery, and sweet products such as ice cream and beverages. Chocolate flavor also helps to impact mood and reduce anxiety and depression among consumers. Therefore, with the growth in chocolate manufacturing and the rising demand for the product, the overall global organic cocoa powder market growth will steadily continue in the future.

Market Restraints

Limited Organic Cocoa Beans Cultivation to Hinder Market Growth

Limited organic bean cultivation, with the majority of the cultivation practices being conducted in African countries, affects the availability of ingredients in the market. Rigorous certification standards for organic cocoa bean cultivation help ensure that these beans are cultivated using sustainable and ethical standards. Such rigorous certification processes increase the overall cost of organic beans in comparison to conventional cocoa beans, thus hindering the overall market growth.

Market Opportunities

Expanding Usage of Cocoa in Food and Beverage Production Creates Growth Opportunities

The demand for organic cocoa products has increased significantly in recent times. As the real and compound chocolate market is growing, the demand for organic ingredients among consumers, especially in North America and Europe, is also rising rapidly. This growth is promoting increased usage of organic raw materials such as organic cocoa powder. Moreover, the growth of organic chocolate-flavored products, including the consumption of different types of food and beverages, is expected to increase, creating an opportunity for manufacturing to expand their product line in organic cocoa powder-based food and beverage production.

SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS

By Product Type

Unsweetened Powder Dominates Owing to Its Widespread Usage in Baked Food and Beverage Production  

On the basis of product type, the market is segmented into sweetened powder and unsweetened powder.

The unsweetened powder accounts for the highest market share, owing to its wide application in manufacturing baked foods, beverages, chocolate confectioneries, and others. Since the product is unsweetened, users have greater control over the sugar content and quantity that should be used to create cakes, cookies, biscuits, bread, drinks, and other products.

The sweetened powder is widely used in manufacturing hot drinks and powder mixes that can be purchased from retail stores. Commercial establishments such as cafes and households use these products to prepare beverages on the go. It accounts for second largest market share in the global organic cocoa powder market with steady growth rate.

By Form

Processed Segment Dominates on Account of Its Appealing Taste and Texture

Based on form, the market is segmented into natural and processed.

Among these, the processed segment accounts for the highest market share, owing to the appealing taste and texture of such products. These products are used in the food and beverage industry to manufacture products such as baked goods, desserts, beverages, and others due to their sweet and mild flavor.

On the other hand, natural powder has a strong and bitter taste compared to its processed counterparts. However, the nutrition content of natural products is higher, so health-conscious consumers prefer such products.

By Application

Increased Cocoa Powder Usage in Industrial Sector Boosted Segment Expansion 

On the basis of application, the market is segmented into the retail sector, food service sector, and industrial sector.

Among these, the industrial sector accounted for the highest market share in 2024. The cocoa powder is used in manufacturing a wide range of bakery products, beverages, chocolate confectionery, desserts, and other products. Unique flavor and versatile usage of chocolates across different areas lead to their wide usage in the food and beverage sector. Hydration, anti-oxidant properties, and skin repair properties of cocoa are some of the key factors due to which these products are used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors as well.

In the retail sector, cocoa powder is used to prepare beverages and is also used in home baking, cakes, cookies, muffins, and other products. Foodservice sectors such as cafes also use cocoa powder to prepare a wide range of cocoa-flavored beverages for consumers.

Global Organic Cocoa Powder Market Regional Outlook

On the basis of region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the rest of the world.

Europe

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Europe dominates the market as it is the leading consumer of cocoa beans in the world, and countries such as Germany, Spain, the U.K., and Italy are some of the leading consumers in the world. The majority of the cocoa beans from which the powder is obtained are imported from African and other cocoa bean-producing countries. Moreover, some of the leading processors and cocoa grinders in the world develop products that can be used to manufacture food, chocolate-flavored beverages, and other products. Cocoa powder-based products are popular among consumers of all ages and consumers observing different dietary lifestyles. For instance, in February 2020, Barry Callebaut introduced 100% dairy-free' M_lk Chocolate' specifically for developing plant-based beverages. The products are a part of its "Plant Craft" range, which includes cocoa, filings, chocolate, and others.

North America

North America is another leading consumer of cocoa powder and holds a significant portion of the global organic cocoa powder market share in 2024. Chocolate products made of organic cocoa bean powder, such as confectionery, baked goods, beverages, dairy, and frozen desserts flavored with cocoa powder, are extremely popular and consumed in huge quantities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

In the U.S. the growth in the demand for snacks and confectioneries has also led to the increased demand for raw materials required for producing such products. Among different flavors, chocolate is one of the most popular and widely consumed flavors among consumers in the country. For instance, as per data provided by the International Dairy Foods Association in 2022, chocolate is the most favorite flavor of ice cream among U.S. consumers, followed by Cookies 'n Cream, vanilla, and strawberry. Hence, the usage of cocoa powder, including organic format, has increased significantly in recent years.  

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific is projected to become one of the fastest-growing regions where the demand for chocolate ingredients is expected to increase rapidly. Rapid rates of urbanization and the increase in discretionary spending from the middle-class population in countries such as China, India, and Southeast Asia are key factors positively influencing the consumption pattern, including chocolate-flavored food and beverages in the region. Hence, the popularity of cocoa powder for use at the retail and industrial levels is also expected to increase.

South America

The South American cocoa powder market is steadily growing, with countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and others being major cocoa producers. As per the National Association of Cocoa Processing Industries (AIPC), in 2022, Brazil exported 33,521 tons of chocolate and 54,756 tons of cocoa products, generating a revenue of USD 226 million. Moreover, the South America food and beverage industry is lucrative, and ingredients such as cocoa liquor and cocoa powder are extensively utilized in the manufacture of baked commodities such as chocolate biscuits, cakes, and pastries. The artisanal bakery trend in the region is also set to provide huge traction to cocoa-based ingredients. Moreover, chocolate-flavored products are the widely consumed variety in the region.

Middle East & Africa

Several countries in Africa are involved in the production of cocoa beans. Some of the key countries involved in cocoa cultivation include Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, and others. However, the industry faces significant challenges that can impact the overall production of beans in the future. Lack of information among farmers about cocoa price growth in the geriatric population without the same proportion of the young population to replace and undertake cocoa cultivation practices creates considerable challenges for future production. This can significantly impact the cultivation and export of organic cocoa beans in the world.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Key Players are Focusing on Product Line and Market Expansion  

The prominent players in the global industry are Barry Callebaut Limited, TOUTON S.A., and Olam Food Ingredients, among others. These manufacturers are expanding their footprints in untapped markets, which, in turn will aid in fueling the market growth in the upcoming years. The increasing demand for versatile, innovative, nutritious, and exotic chocolate-flavored food products has prompted manufacturers to embark on expanding their product portfolios.

List of Key Organic Cocoa Powder Companies Profiled

• Barry Callebaut Limited (Switzerland)
• TOUTON S.A. (France)
• Olam Food Ingredients (Singapore)
• Cargill, Incorporated (U.S.)
• Blommer Chocolate Company (U.S.)
• Crown of Holland (Netherlands)
• Pronatec AG (Switzerland)
• Cemoi Group (France)
• Mars Incorporated (U.S.)
• The Hershey Company (U.S.)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• March 2024: Cargill India, a subsidiary of Cargill Inc., expanded its product portfolio by unveiling block chocolates, chocolate chips, and cocoa powder products under its NatureFresh Professional brand. The company developed these products for manufacturers from the food & bakery industry across India.
• June 2023: Puratos Group, a Belgium-based global chocolate manufacturer, acquired Foley's Chocolates, a Canadian chocolate manufacturer. The acquisition helps Puratos expand its portfolio by adding innovative products under plant-based, protein-enhanced, no-sugar, and reduced-sugar solutions.
• September 2022: Pronatec AG, a family-run Swiss company, opened its state-of-the-art organic cocoa processing plant, located about 50 km north of Zurich near Schaffhausen and close to the German border. The multi-million Swiss Franc production plant has a processing capacity of approximately 14,000 tons of organic cocoa annually.
• July 2022: Olam International launched 100% segregated organic cocoa powder at a food exhibition in Chicago. The product can be used in dairy, confectionery, and baked foods production.
• March 2022: Guittard Chocolate Company expanded its organic cocoa powder lines and launched Guittard Organic Natural cocoa powder in the global market. The product is used for manufacturing baked food products such as brownies, cookies, cakes, and other products.

REPORT COVERAGE

The global organic cocoa powder market analysis includes quantitative and qualitative insights into the market. It also offers a detailed market analysis of the market sizing and growth rate for all possible market segments. Key insights presented in the report include an overview of related markets, a competitive landscape, recent industry developments such as mergers & acquisitions, the regulatory environment in critical countries, and current market trends. 

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