Côte d'Ivoire, the world's largest cocoa producer

Published 2022년 12월 13일

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Côte d'Ivoire is the world's leading producer of cocoa and cashew nuts, accounting for approximately 42% and 25% of global production respectively. Cocoa is primarily exported to the European Union, especially the Netherlands, while cashew nuts are mainly exported to Vietnam and India. The country's cocoa production is predominantly done by small family producers, and it is the largest basilica in the world, dedicated to Our Lady of Peace, is located in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. The country's independence is celebrated with the participation of former presidents, and the head of state provides a sociopolitical and economic update to the nation.

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Cocoa production is traditionally carried out in the country by around 600,000 small family producers in areas of an average of 5 hectares The country, which celebrates its independence on August 7th, produces an average of 2.2 million tons of cocoa per year year, representing about 42% of world production. All Ivorian production is exported, even the processed part, estimated at around 37 to 40%. Côte d´Ivoire (Ivory Coast) exports its cocoa mainly to the European Union (the Netherlands) with 67%, the rest to the United States of America, Latin America, Asia (China) and Oceania. The country is also known worldwide for its production of cashew nuts. According to ambassador Diamoutene Alassane Zié, Côte d´Ivoire produces around 1 million tons of raw cashew nuts per year. “This production makes the country the first world producer of cashew nuts since 2021. We export mainly to Vietnam (with almost 70%), to India (with 25%) and a small amount is exported to the United States of ...

Source: Mercado Do Cacau