Peru’s Cocoa Exports 2025 Totaled 113,297 Tonnes, Up 17% On The Year
Commodities Network (Bogota)-Peruvian cocoa bean exports reached 113,297 tonnes in January-December 2025, up 17.03% year on year from 96,810 tonnes in 2024, according to the Peruvian Coffee and Cocoa Chamber.
Cocoa exports generated a cumulative FOB value of US$906.3 million in 2025, compared with US$720.6 million in the same period of 2024.
The average export price stood at US$7,999 per tonne, reflecting strong international demand and a high level of valuation for Peruvian cocoa in global markets, up from $7,443 per tonne in 2024.
The relationship between export volume and value confirms that sector performance was supported by favorable market conditions, allowing exporters to maximize revenue per tonne, the chamber said.
“The average export price was approximately $8,000 per ton, reflecting an exceptionally high level of valuation for Peruvian cocoa in international markets,” the chamber said.
Cocoa consolidated as a strategic product within the national agricultural export supply. The FOB value reached in 2025 shows significant growth compared to previous years, driven mainly by the sharp increase in the international price, rather than by a proportional expansion in volume. Likewise, the average price recorded, notably higher than that observed between 2021 and 2023 and clearly above the 2024 level, suggests that Peruvian cocoa maintains a positive perception and high valuation in destination markets. This trend translates into consistent income and reinforces the positioning of the cocoa sector as one of the main generators of value within the country's agricultural foreign trade.
Export business structure
Exporter rankings show strong participation by leading companies, which together account for a significant share of total shipments.
Agro San Gerardo S.A.C. led exports with 18,747 tonnes, representing 16.55% of total volumes. It was followed by Cafetalera Amazónica S.A.C. with 16,591 tonnes, and Sumaqao with 11,013 tonnes.
In addition to these major players, a large number of smaller exporters also contributed to total shipments, broadening the sector’s export base. This structure reflects a business ecosystem in which operational scale and shipment continuity are key to maintaining a presence in the international cocoa trade.
While some companies concentrate exports in specific months, others maintain a more stable flow throughout the year, illustrating diverse operational strategies within the sector.
Main destination markets
The Netherlands was the leading destination for Peruvian cocoa during the period, importing 25,165 tonnes, followed by Malaysia with 17,145 tonnes and the United States with 15,841 tonnes.
Italy ranked fourth with 12,610 tonnes, accounting for 11.13% of total exports, while Belgium followed closely with 12,202 tonnes.
Other important destinations included Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, Japan and Estonia. Together, these markets absorbed the majority of Peru’s cocoa exports, consolidating their role as key trading partners for the sector.
Valuation Differences by Market
The analysis of FOB value and average price per ton by destination reveals significant variations among the different export markets.
While the overall average price of Peruvian cocoa beans was around US$8,000 per ton, some destinations registered higher unit prices, reaching significantly higher levels per ton exported.
These differences reflect the heterogeneity of commercial conditions and the valuation of Peruvian cocoa depending on the destination market, associated with factors such as the type of demand, quality standards, contract structure, and product positioning. Consequently, the composition of export destinations directly influences the total revenue generated by the sector, beyond the volume exported.
Cocoa-Related Products
In addition to cocoa beans, Peruvian foreign trade includes other cocoa-derived products, both in exports and imports, whose volumes and values are considerably lower compared to the main product. However, their sustained presence throughout the analyzed period demonstrates the existence of specific and differentiated segments within the cocoa sector's foreign trade.
By Diana Delgado
Source: Peruvian coffee and cocoa chamber
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