Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Cocoa Beans sourcing decisions with real market data
Nigeria (20.7%) and Cameroon (13.5%) lead the 208 Cocoa Beans suppliers, with Tanzania at 6.7%, so sourcing from outside these top origins is rare and may require longer lead times. The typical range is USD 416 - 2,900 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 1,940 median. Buyer inquiries totaled 1 in the last 30 days. Buyers request EXW more often than suppliers offer it — a 10.4 percentage point gap — so buyers must explicitly ask for EXW terms to avoid misalignment with supplier quotes.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Cocoa Beans on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
406supply
Freshdi lists 406 active Cocoa Beans supply listings as of 28 October 2026.
208companies
Freshdi has 208 active Cocoa Beans suppliers, 1.6% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 28 October 2026.
45origins
Freshdi Cocoa Beans suppliers come from 45 countries, led by Nigeria at 20.7%, as of 28 October 2026.
208 suppliers are actively offering Cocoa Beans on the platform, with 35 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This level of activity shows a dynamic market where suppliers are responsive to buyer needs, meaning new pricing, quality updates, or availability changes are likely to surface regularly. For buyers, that means they can expect current, relevant information rather than relying on outdated or static data. 406 active listings are live right now, covering a broad range of grades, origins, and processing methods. With such depth, a buyer can find a close match to their specific requirements without needing to start from scratch or make compromises on quality or packaging. The volume also suggests that suppliers treat this category as a priority, keeping inventory fresh and accessible. Cocoa Beans are supplied by 45 countries, with Nigeria accounting for 20.7% of exporters. This wide geographic spread gives buyers significant flexibility to source based on cost, quality, sustainability certifications, or regional supply chain advantages. It also means buyers aren’t locked into one origin, reducing risk from any single country’s export disruptions or policy shifts.
Freshdi recorded 42 buyer requests for Cocoa Beans globally in the 365 days to 28 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 406 active Cocoa Beans supply listings from 208 suppliers in 45 countries, drawn from 105 source documents and 675 supply observations over the 365 days to 28 October 2026.
- Freshdi received 42 buyer requests for Cocoa Beans in the 365 days to 28 October 2026 against 406 active listings — 9.7 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Cocoa Beans suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- The most-contacted verified Cocoa Beans supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 28 October 2026 and replied to 91% of them.
- 1 of the 208 Cocoa Beans suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 28 October 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Cocoa Beans saw 51 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 21 from the previous month. Compare the listing date when evaluating two similar offers to see which is closer to today’s market.
Is the market busy?
Only 1 of the 208 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so the pool is mostly made up of long-standing sellers. These suppliers have a history of consistent listings, which makes their performance easier to assess over time. The small number of new entries limits the variety of fresh options available. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out to ensure reliability.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
188 of 208 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so a buyer can contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are held by 77 of 208 suppliers, and FDA_REGISTRATION is the top one, held by 3 of them. For a shipment requiring FDA compliance, filter the list to include only those with FDA_REGISTRATION.
- Freshdi refreshed 112 of 406 Cocoa Beans supply listings (27.6%) within 90 days to 28 October 2026, and 51 (12.6%) within 30 days.
- 151 of 208 Cocoa Beans suppliers on Freshdi (72.6%) were active in the 12 months to 28 October 2026, with 35 (16.8%) active within the last month, and 1 suppliers registered during the year.
- 90.4% of Cocoa Beans suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 28 October 2026.
- Among 77 certified Freshdi Cocoa Beans supplier profiles, 3.9% hold SGS, 3.9% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 3.9% hold HACCP, 3.9% hold CAC, and 3.9% hold TIN; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Cocoa Beans offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
FOB41.6%
FOB is the leading trade term for Cocoa Beans supply on Freshdi at 41.6%, followed by CIF at 41% and CIP at 6.3%, as of 28 October 2026.
416–2900
USD/MT FOBCocoa Beans supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 416 and 2,900 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 1,940 across 101 listings, as of 28 October 2026.
20MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Cocoa Beans on Freshdi is 20 MT, with most listings between 10 and 20 MT, as of 28 October 2026.
45countries
Nigeria (20.7%), Cameroon (13.5%) and Tanzania (6.7%) lead Cocoa Beans supply origins on Freshdi, as of 28 October 2026.
Cocoa Beans listings show a typical price range of USD 416 - 2,900 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 1,940 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Cocoa Beans is 20 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 10 - 20 MT, offering buyers a defined but relatively high threshold for order size. Cocoa Beans suppliers offer FOB at 41.6% and CIF at 41%, with both terms equally represented across listings — FOB slightly leading in share but with CIF closely matching. For Cocoa Beans, payment is primarily made via T/T at 44.3% of listings, with L/C accounting for 19% of supplier offers, indicating a preference for bank transfers over letters of credit.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 258 requests | 105 products | 0.4 |
| European Union | 40 requests | 105 products | 2.6 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 27 requests | 105 products | 3.9 |
| ASEAN | 24 requests | 105 products | 4.4 |
| India | 19 requests | 105 products | 5.5 |
Worldwide, 105 listings meet 258 buyer requests - 0.4 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The European Union sends 40 of those requests (15.5%), and there the same 105 listings make 2.6 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
EXW is the clearest mismatch: 13.8% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 3.4% of listings offer it (188 demand vs 162 supply observations). A supplier able to quote EXW stands out. CIP runs the other way - 6.3% of listings against 0% of buyer requests, suppliers offer it 6.3 pts more often than buyers ask for it.
L/C is the widest payment gap: 28.8% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 19% of listings accept it (186 demand vs 182 supply observations). Most listings still expect T/T (44.3%). Suppliers offering L/C stand out to these buyers.
Buyers ask for American Samoan origin in 3 requests with no current listings from that origin - an opening for suppliers from American Samoa. Nigeria and Madagascar have more listings than requests (0.37 and 0.5 respectively), giving buyers ample choice.
- Buyers price Cocoa Beans at a USD 33 median across 9 buyer prices on Freshdi, below the USD 1,940 supply median across 101 listings, as of 28 October 2026.
- For Cocoa Beans on Freshdi, EXW is the widest trade term gap - 13.8% of buyer requests against 3.4% of listings - while CIP runs the other way at 6.3% of listings against 0% of requests, as of 28 October 2026.
- For Cocoa Beans on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 28.8% of buyer requests against 19% of listings - while MoneyGram runs the other way at 8.4% of listings against 0.2% of requests, as of 28 October 2026.
- Freshdi had 105 Cocoa Beans listings against 258 buyer requests (0.4 listings per request), and buyers in the European Union posted 40 of them (2.6 listings per request), in the 90 days to 28 October 2026.
- Cocoa Beans buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Nigeria 7 times against 19 listings, American Samoa 3 times with no listings and Madagascar 2 times against 4 listings, in the 90 days to 28 October 2026.
- India (19), Nigeria (17) and the United Arab Emirates (16) sent the most of the 258 Cocoa Beans buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 28 October 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Cocoa Beans
Freshdi received 42 buyer requests for Cocoa Beans in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Cocoa Beans suppliers
406 listings from 208 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
The typical minimum order quantity for Cocoa Beans is 20 MT, with the lowest and highest recorded orders at 10 and 20 MT respectively. This suggests a stable, consistent threshold for most suppliers, making it easier for buyers to plan logistics and procurement cycles. Volumes below 10 MT are rare, so buyers with smaller needs may need to negotiate or consider alternative sourcing channels.
Cocoa Beans listings show significant gaps across trade and payment terms. For FOB, there's a 1.9-point gap between demand and supply, while for L/C, a 9.8-point gap exists due to low supplier availability. Payment terms like Western Union and PayPal are underutilized by suppliers despite buyer interest, and DDP and CIP terms are nearly absent in demand. These mismatches require proactive negotiation to close before finalizing any order.
90.4% of the 208 Cocoa Beans suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 188 verified accounts confirmed through platform checks. Additionally, 77 suppliers list a certificate, with FDA Registration being the top certification held by 3 suppliers, providing a strong signal of compliance and quality. Buyers can rely on this verification level to reduce risk when contacting suppliers directly.
Post a buying request specifying the required grade, volume, and destination for Cocoa Beans, or browse the live listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before committing to any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Cocoa Beans listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 17 October 2026 - 406 active listings, 38 buyer requests, 105 source documents, and 675 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Cocoa Beans type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Cocoa Beans, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.