Ghana cocoa exports target $1.3 billion market in Saudi Arabia

This exhibition brought together major institutions of the cocoa industry in Ghana, including the Ghana Cocoa Marketing Company and cocoa processing companies, providing a platform for direct connection between enterprises and manufacturers and buyers from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. Abubacar pointed out that the demand for high-quality cocoa in the Saudi market is continuously growing, mainly due to the consumer pursuit of high-end chocolate products and the quality reputation of Ghana's cocoa beans. Saudi Arabia is not only an important target market but is also seen by Ghana as a key hub for entering the Gulf and Asian regions, which have a total cocoa consumption market value exceeding 3.4 billion U.S. dollars. The country's advantages in logistics and manufacturing help Ghanaian products reach markets in the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia. During the exhibition, the two sides established the Saudi-Ghana Business Council, aiming to build a long-term cooperation ...