HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1801.00 – Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted
HS code 1801.00 is the 6-digit subheading for cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted. It is used for raw cocoa beans, roasted cocoa beans, broken cocoa beans, fermented cocoa beans and dried cocoa beans.
What HS 1801.00 covers
This HS code is for cocoa beans, whether whole or broken, raw or roasted, representing the fundamental raw material for all chocolate and cocoa products. International trade in cocoa beans is a massive global commodity market, primarily driven by demand from major chocolate manufacturers in developed countries. The main producing regions are West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana), South America (Ecuador), and Southeast Asia. Top importers like the Netherlands, USA, and Germany process these beans into various cocoa derivatives. Key things to know include price volatility, sustainability concerns (deforestation, child labor, farmer income), and the increasing importance of certifications like Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a critical new factor impacting trade, requiring due diligence on the origin of cocoa to ensure it's deforestation-free.
- Covers
- Raw cocoa beans
- Roasted cocoa beans
- Broken cocoa beans
- Fermented cocoa beans
- Dried cocoa beans
- Examples
- Criollo beans
- Forastero beans
- Trinitario beans
- Ghana cocoa beans
- Ivory Coast cocoa beans
Codes often confused with 1801.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with 180200 (cocoa waste) if the beans are of very low quality or fragments, or 180310 (cocoa paste) if processed beyond simple breaking.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 180100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 180100 in UN Comtrade data was Côte d'Ivoire, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Côte d'Ivoire $7.0B 27% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $4.2B 16% of world exports
- 3 Ghana $2.7B 11% of world exports
World total: $25.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $6.4B 23% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $3.9B 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $2.8B 10% of world imports
World total: $27.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1801.00
Brazil does not split HS 1801.00: its NCM code is 1801.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 18.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about HS 1801.00
What is HS code 180100?
HS code 180100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted. This HS code is for cocoa beans, whether whole or broken, raw or roasted, representing the fundamental raw material for all chocolate and cocoa products. International trade in cocoa beans is a massive global commodity market, primarily driven by demand from major chocolate manufacturers in developed countries. The main producing regions are West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana), South America (Ecuador), and Southeast Asia. Top importers like the Netherlands, USA, and Germany process these beans into various cocoa derivatives. Key things to know include price volatility, sustainability concerns (deforestation, child labor, farmer income), and the increasing importance of certifications like Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a critical new factor impacting trade, requiring due diligence on the origin of cocoa to ensure it's deforestation-free.
What products fall under HS code 180100?
Raw cocoa beans, roasted cocoa beans, broken cocoa beans, fermented cocoa beans, dried cocoa beans
What are common misclassifications for HS code 180100?
Can be confused with 180200 (cocoa waste) if the beans are of very low quality or fragments, or 180310 (cocoa paste) if processed beyond simple breaking.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 180100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 180100 in UN Comtrade data were Côte d'Ivoire ($7.0B, 27% of world exports), Ecuador ($4.2B) and Ghana ($2.7B). World exports came to about $25.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 180100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 180100 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($6.4B, 23% of world imports), Malaysia ($3.9B) and the United States ($2.8B). World imports came to about $27.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 180100 structured?
HS code 180100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (18) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 180100?
In Brazil, HS code 180100 is NCM 1801.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.