Cocoa Paste (Industrial)
Food & Beverages · HS 1803 · verified suppliers & live price
About Cocoa Paste (Industrial)
Cocoa paste, also called cocoa liquor or cocoa mass, is ground cocoa nibs containing natural cocoa butter and solids, serving as the foundational ingredient for chocolate manufacturing, confectionery, and bakery products. Internationally traded grades include natural (non-alkalized) and dutched (alkalized) varieties, differentiated by fermentation levels and fat content, typically ranging from 10-12% cocoa butter. West Africa dominates global production, with Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana accounting for approximately 70% of exports, followed by Indonesia, Cameroon, and Ecuador. Buyers should verify fermentation quality through organoleptic testing and cocoa butter content specifications (usually 48-52%), as these directly impact chocolate flavor profiles and processing viscosity; sourcing from certified suppliers with documented traceability reduces contamination risks and ensures compliance with food safety standards.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- Natural, 52-56% fat, Industrial
- HS code
- 1803
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Pricing basis
- Live Genesis Index (market)
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Cocoa Paste (Industrial) currently matches 59 verified suppliers across 2 countries, with a live benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 75/100 reflects strong sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
Computed live from the Genesis network — verified‑supplier availability, geographic reach and price transparency. Recalculated continuously; found only on Genesis.
Verified Cocoa Paste (Industrial) suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Cocoa Paste (Industrial)?
Cocoa Paste (Industrial) is priced at approximately $4,734.39 per MT on the live Genesis Index (real-time market reference). Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Cocoa Paste (Industrial) to source?
Cocoa Paste (Industrial) carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 75/100 (Strong), based on 59 verified suppliers across 2 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Who are verified suppliers of Cocoa Paste (Industrial)?
Genesis Trade lists verified Cocoa Paste (Industrial) suppliers and exporters worldwide, including Emirates Industrial and Trading Company Limited, Compa#Ia De Seguros La Comercial E Industrial De Avellaneda Sociedad Anonima, Editorial Sopena Argentina Sociedad Anonima Comercial Industrial E Inmobiliaria, El Dia Sociedad Anonima Industrial Comercial Y Financiera. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Cocoa Paste (Industrial) safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.