Ghana cocoa exports target $1.3 billion market in Saudi Arabia

Published Feb 5, 2026

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Core Tip: According to a report by "Africa Brief" on January 27, Ghana is expanding its cocoa exports to the Saudi Arabian market, valued at 1.3 billion US dollars for chocolate, aiming to cover broader Gulf Cooperation Council and Asian market demand through new trade connections. This move was confirmed by the General Manager of the Ghana Cocoa Marketing Company (UK) Limited, Fouad Mohammed Abubakar, after participating in an exhibition in Riyadh last December, marking a significant step for Ghana in reducing its reliance on traditional European markets and promoting export diversification.

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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 ...
Source: Foodmate

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