Cocoa Beans and products — Stock Variation in Western Africa

Western Africa: Cocoa Beans and products — Stock Variation was 242 1000 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
242 1000 t
Change on year
up 680.6%
Rank
5th
of 29 groups
All-time high
275 1000 t
in 2020
All-time low
-249 1000 t
in 2011
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Cocoa Beans and products — Stock Variation in Western Africa, 2010–2023

-20002002010201620232010: 259 1000 t2011: -249 1000 t2012: -47 1000 t2013: 188 1000 t2014: -86 1000 t2015: -23 1000 t2016: 35 1000 t2017: -84 1000 t2018: -37 1000 t2019: 3 1000 t2020: 275 1000 t2021: 12 1000 t2022: 31 1000 t2023: 242 1000 t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 t.

Analysis

Western Africa recorded 242 1000 t for cocoa beans and products — stock variation in 2023.

That represents a change of up 680.6% on the previous year and up 28.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cocoa beans and products — stock variation in Western Africa peaked at 275 1000 t in 2020 and was at its lowest, -249 1000 t, in 2011.

Western Africa ranks 5th of 29 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Cocoa Beans and products — Stock Variation in Western Africa, year by year

Annual values for Cocoa Beans and products — Stock Variation in Western Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year 1000 t Change
2010 259 1000 t
2011 -249 1000 t -196.1%
2012 -47 1000 t -81.1%
2013 188 1000 t -500.0%
2014 -86 1000 t -145.7%
2015 -23 1000 t -73.3%
2016 35 1000 t -252.2%
2017 -84 1000 t -340.0%
2018 -37 1000 t -56.0%
2019 3 1000 t -108.1%
2020 275 1000 t +9066.7%
2021 12 1000 t -95.6%
2022 31 1000 t +158.3%
2023 242 1000 t +680.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -4.1 1000 t -249 1000 t 259 1000 t 10
2020s 140 1000 t 12 1000 t 275 1000 t 4

Countries ranked near Western Africa

  1. 2 Indonesia 97 1000 t compare
  2. 3 Malaysia 54 1000 t compare
  3. 4 India 32 1000 t compare
  4. 5 Algeria 19 1000 t compare
  5. 6 Belgium 18 1000 t compare
  6. 6 Türkiye 0 1000 t compare
  7. 7 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 14 1000 t compare
  8. 7 Brazil 14 1000 t compare

See the full ranking of 213 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cocoa beans and products — stock variation in Western Africa?
Cocoa beans and products — stock variation in Western Africa was 242 1000 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cocoa beans and products — stock variation recorded in Western Africa?
The highest recorded value was 275 1000 t in 2020.
What is the lowest cocoa beans and products — stock variation recorded in Western Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -249 1000 t in 2011.
How does Western Africa rank for cocoa beans and products — stock variation?
Western Africa ranks 5th out of 29 groups with data for 2023.
Is cocoa beans and products — stock variation rising or falling in Western Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cocoa Beans and products — Stock Variation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cocoa Beans and products — Stock Variation
Unit
1000 t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
213 places, 2,871 data points, 2010–2023
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