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Cocoa is a precious seed, extracted from the fruit of the cocoa tree, renowned for its high nutritional value and important role in the chocolate production industry. So, how does today’s cocoa price fluctuate? Let’s update the latest cocoa prices over the past 24 hours Saturday, March 22, 2025 with Kamereo in the article below!
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Today’s global cocoa price
Today’s global cocoa price recorded a significant increase, reaching 9,230 USD/ton, up 425 USD/ton compared to the previous session’s closing price, equivalent to an increase of 4.83%. The main reason for the increase in cocoa prices is a sharp decline in production in Ivory Coast and Ghana.
According to statistics from the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), these two countries account for 54% of total global cocoa production. However, difficulties caused by the epidemic in the 2023/2024 crop year have seriously affected harvest yields, creating a supply shortage in the market.
Today’s domestic cocoa price
Today’s domestic cocoa selling price recorded a fluctuation from 6,200 – 94,000 VND/kg, a significant difference between fresh cocoa and processed cocoa beans. To better understand the price of each type of product, please refer to the price classification table below:
| Type | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Unsorted cocoa beans | 60,000 – 65,000 | VND/kg |
| Fermented cocoa beans type I | 68,000 – 71,000 | VND/kg |
| Fermented cocoa type II | 83,000 – 85,000 | VND/kg |
| Fermented cocoa type III | 90,000 – 94,000 | VND/kg |
| Fresh cocoa | 6,200 – 6,500 | VND/kg |
| Pure cocoa powder | 140,000 – 180,000 | VND/kg |
(Updated: February 2025)
Domestic cocoa prices have seen a significant increase due to increased global consumption demand. In addition, the escalation of crude oil prices has increased the cost of chocolate production, thereby stimulating cocoa consumption demand as an alternative solution. It is expected that this upward trend may continue in the near future because cocoa consumption demand shows no signs of decreasing.
Cocoa export situation in Vietnam
In the context of a globalized economy, cocoa is considered one of the key agricultural products, contributing significantly to Vietnam’s export turnover. Specifically, statistics for 2022 show that Vietnam’s cocoa export turnover reached an impressive 3.2 billion USD, marking a growth of 17.5% compared to 2021.
Vietnam’s largest cocoa import markets include the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, and Germany, demonstrating the attractiveness of Vietnamese cocoa products in demanding markets. With positive signals from the market, experts predict that Vietnam’s cocoa industry will continue its growth momentum in the coming years, with an estimated average growth rate of about 5%/year.
What dishes are made from cocoa?
Cocoa is a versatile raw material, widely used in many industries, especially food and beverages. From cocoa beans, people process many diverse products, meeting the diverse needs of consumers such as:
- Chocolate: This is the most popular product from cocoa, with many flavor variations and different cocoa content. From pure dark chocolate to sweet milk chocolate, cocoa is the main ingredient that creates the characteristic flavor.
- Cocoa powder: Created from finely ground roasted cocoa beans, cocoa powder is a basic ingredient in baking, ice cream, and beverages.
- Cocoa butter: Cocoa butter is a natural fat extracted from cocoa beans, providing smoothness and a characteristic aroma. In addition to applications in chocolate and ice cream, the product is also used in the cosmetics industry thanks to its moisturizing ability.
- Other products: Cocoa is also transformed into many other diverse products such as cocoa cream, cocoa tea, confectionery, jams, and sauces. In addition to being a food ingredient, cocoa is also applied in many other fields such as functional foods, cosmetics, and agriculture.
Provinces and cities growing cocoa in Vietnam
The cocoa tree, a high-value industrial crop, has been and is being strongly developed in Vietnam, with great potential to become one of the leading producing countries in the region. Currently, there are three main cocoa growing regions contributing to the development of this industry, including:
- Central Highlands: The Central Highlands is known as Vietnam’s cocoa capital, contributing about 60% of the country’s total cocoa area and output. Provinces such as Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Lam Dong stand out as leading localities, with soil and climate conditions particularly suitable for cocoa tree development.
- Mekong Delta: Second in area and accounting for about 25% of total cocoa output is the Mekong Delta region, which has advantages in water resources and alluvium, creating favorable conditions for the development of trees. In which provinces such as Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Hau Giang, Vinh Long, Soc Trang and Tra Vinh are the places with the largest cocoa growing areas in the region.
- Southeast region: The Southeast region contributes about 15% of Vietnam’s cocoa area and output. And thanks to its favorable geographical location and suitable natural conditions, Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc, and Ba Ria – Vung Tau are provinces with significant cocoa growing areas in the region.
Conclusion
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