Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted

HS code 180100 covers the trade of cocoa beans, which are the primary raw material used in the production of chocolate and cocoa products. As a globally traded agricultural commodity, the cocoa industry plays a vital role in the economies of major producing countries, particularly in West Africa. The demand for cocoa beans has remained strong, driven by the growing global appetite for chocolate and other cocoa-based confectionery items.

Cocoa beans are primarily produced through the cultivation of cocoa trees. After harvesting, the beans undergo a fermentation process to develop their characteristic flavor and aroma. This is followed by drying, cleaning, and sorting before the beans are exported or further processed into various cocoa products.

The main inputs required for the cocoa industry include the cocoa trees, land for cultivation, labor for harvesting and post-harvest processing, and equipment for fermentation, drying, and storage. Additionally, the industry relies on transportation infrastructure and logistics to facilitate the movement of cocoa beans from producing regions to global markets.

The primary output of HS code 180100 is raw or roasted cocoa beans, which are then used as the main ingredient in the production of 180400 Cocoa powder, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, 180610 Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, and 180631 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, among other cocoa-based products.