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World / 4 hours ago
Who really powers the world’s hot chocolate market?
The Netherlands has emerged as the world’s largest hot chocolate exporter, which accounts for 23.5% of global exports and is valued at approximately $813 million, according to the World’s Top Exports. The Netherlands has emerged as the world’s largest hot chocolate exporter, which accounts for 23.5% of global exports and is valued at approximately $813 million, according to the World’s Top Exports. The country’s dominance reflects its long-established role as a global cocoa processing and food manufacturing hub, centred around the Port of Amsterdam and advanced agri-processing infrastructure.
Business / 7 weeks ago
Why one tonne of cocoa can be worth more than a tonne of steel
In today’s global economy, one tonne of cocoa and one tonne of steel capture two very different kinds of value. The price of a tonne of cocoa is shown at around US$6,100, whereas a tonne of steel is marked at US$432.96. Cocoa, the raw ingredient behind chocolate, carries a premium because of its narrow supply base and sensitive growing conditions. Recent data from International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) show cocoa beans trading at roughly US$5,900 per tonne.
