International Agricultural Trade Report

Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Products in Guatemala

U.S. agricultural exporters of consumer-oriented products are well-positioned to increase sales to Guatemala. In 2023, U.S. consumer-oriented export values reached a third-consecutive record on 15 percent growth from the previous year (Figure 3).
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Colombia: The Colombian Cacao Sector - 2024 Update

Colombia is the tenth largest producer of cacao globally. In 2023, Colombia produced 59,831 metric tons (MT) of cacao, with a planted area of 190,800 hectares.
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Chile: Sweets and Snack Industry in Chile

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the sweets and snack industry in Chile, highlighting its main players, consumption trends, regulations, and related international trade. The industry is robust and competitive balancing local production and imports. Innovation and adaption to consumption trends are key to the sector's continued growth.
In Taiwan, chocolate is one of the major categories in the sweets department. In 2023, the market imported $141 million worth of chocolate and related products, among which $29 million are from the US, making it Taiwan’s biggest chocolate supplier.
Agricultural exports continue to play an important role in the U.S. economy, with every state contributing.
Trade Spotlight

A Sweet Boon for U.S. Trade and Economic Activity

The United States is one of the top three exporters of chocolate and candy products in the world. In 2023, the United States exported $1.9 billion of chocolate and cocoa products and $838 million of confectionery products, a combined $2.7 billion, reaching all-time records.
Infographic showing a series of Halloween themed trivia questions related to U.S. agricultural exports.
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Colombia: The Colombian Cacao Industry

Colombia is a major cocoa producer, ranking tenth globally in total output. In 2021, Colombia produced 65,174 MT of cocoa with a planted area of 194,428 hectares. Colombia has 2.8 million hectares of land suitable for cocoa growth and is a major producer of fine or flavor cocoa.