Cocoa Paste Imports to the U.S., 2026 — $26.4M from 8 Countries

HS 180320

Cocoa Paste, Wholly or Partly Defatted

U.S. imports of cocoa paste, wholly or partly defatted (HS 180320) totaled $26.4M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Wholly or partly defatted cocoa paste is produced by mechanically pressing out some or all of the cocoa butter from cocoa mass, yielding a leaner intermediate used in confectionery, beverage mixes, and food manufacturing. It enters under tariff line 1803200000 and is subject to FDA admissibility review as a processed food ingredient. Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon lead US supply, with Ghana, Malaysia, and Indonesia also contributing meaningfully to import volumes.

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Imports

$26.4M

from 8 countries · YTD: $184.6M

Exports: $221K

Deficit of $26.1M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $26.1M (net importer)

YTD: $184.6M imported (April 2026)

87 shipments/month

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COCOA BEANS, WHOLE OR BROKEN, RAW OR ROASTED

HS 180100

$263.3M

CHOCOLATE PREP NESOI, IN BLOCKS ETC. OVER 2 KG

HS 180620

$145.6M

COCOA PREPARATIONS, NOT IN BULK FORM, NESOI

HS 180690

$133.2M

COCOA PASTE, NOT DEFATTED

HS 180310

$129.7M

COCOA BUTTER, FAT AND OIL

HS 180400

$111.4M

CHOCOLATE & OTHR COCOA PREPS, NOT BULK, NOT FILLED

HS 180632

$93.8M

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How does partial defatting affect the commercial use of cocoa paste?

Partially defatted cocoa paste has a lower cocoa butter content than non-defatted paste, making it suitable for applications where fat levels must be controlled, such as certain beverage powders and reduced-fat confections. Fully defatted paste approaches cocoa powder in composition and is used where minimal fat is required.

What countries account for the largest share of US imports of defatted cocoa paste?

Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon are the top suppliers of defatted cocoa paste to the US, followed by Ghana, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The presence of Southeast Asian suppliers reflects significant cocoa-processing capacity in that region.

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