Cocoa production in Cameroon is expected to grow by more than 10,000 tons in 2024

Cocoa production in Cameroon is projected to grow by 2024 to 276,900 tonnes, according to World Bank forecasts. This represents an increase of over 10,000 tonnes compared to previous estimates of 268,800 tonnes. The Cameroon National Cocoa and Coffee Council (ONCC) also reported a slightly lower figure of 266,725 tonnes. While this increase is relatively small, it highlights the gradual recovery of the country’s cocoa sector. Since 2020, Cameroon has been working towards a production target of 600,000 tonnes, set as part of the cocoa and coffee recovery plan implemented in 2014 by the government and industry stakeholders. This plan also aims to process 50% of cocoa beans locally, with a target of reaching 300,000 tonnes. However, despite these efforts, domestic production has remained stagnant at around 300,000 tonnes in recent seasons, and local processing remains below target. Many processing plants that have been established in the country are struggling to operate at full ...