Cocoa Exports Grew 56% to $413 Million in 2025
Cocoa exports totaled US$413.1 million in 2025, 56% more than in 2024. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Colombian cacao and derivative exports increased by 56% in 2025, reaching US$413.1 million.
- Export volume grew by 16.4% to 49,044 tons, accompanied by higher international prices.
- The growth was driven by both raw cacao beans and industrialized products like cocoa butter and chocolate.
- Antioquia was the leading exporting region, followed by Bogotá, Santander, Valle del Cauca, and Cundinamarca.
- The United States was the main destination market, accounting for 37.1% of purchases, with Malaysia showing a fourfold increase in imports.
- Key exporting companies included Compañía Nacional de Chocolates and Casa Luker.