1. Côte d’Ivoire (22,30,000 Tonnes)
Côte d’Ivoire, also known as Ivory Coast, is the largest producer of cocoa in the world. The favorable weather and climate of the Ivory Coast boosts the cocoa production in the country.
- Annual production of 2.20 million tons of cocoa makes the country lead the global production of cocoa by 40.9% share. But this high production of cocoa results in massive scale of deforestation in the country
- Cocoa production in Côte d’Ivoire contributes nearly 15% to the nation’s GDP and 40% to the export market.
- Some of the cocoa manufacturing companies in these countries are Touton Negoce Cote D’ivoire, Outspan Ivoire SA, and Sucden Ci.
- Some of the major customers of Ivory Coast cocoa are the USA, Malaysia, India.
2. Ghana (11,08,663 Tonnes)
Ghana is the second largest producer of cocoa in the world. Along with Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana is one of the prominent African Nations producing cocoa.
- With an annual production of nearly 1.1 million tons of cocoa, Ghana contributes 20% of Global Cocoa production. But this high production leads to the degradation of biodiversity, loss of wildlife corridors, and deforestation
- Cocoa contribution in Ghana contributes 3.5% to the nation’s GDP and 25% to its export market.
- Tema Cocoa Processing Company (CPC), Niche Cocoa Industry Ltd, and Olam Cocoa Processing Ghana Limited are some of the cocoa processing companies in Ghana.
- The major customers of Ghanaian cocoa are the USA, Netherlands, Spain and Germany.
3. Indonesia (6,67,296 Tonnes)
Indonesia is the third largest cocoa producer country in the world.
- With annual production of nearly 0.6 million tons of cocoa, Indonesia contributes 13% to global cocoa production. But this leads to deforestation and degradation of soil.
- Cocoa contributes in Ghana contributes 13.7% to the nation’s GDP but has a fluctuating share in the export market of the nation.
- Indonesia Premium Cacao, Indonesia Premium Cacao, PT Cargill Indonesia – Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate Gresik are some of the cocoa-producing companies of Indonesia.
- Some of the prominent buying countries of Indonesia chocolate United States, Germany, and France.
4. Ecuador (3,37,149 Tonnes)
Ecuador is the fourth largest cocoa producer country in the world.
- With annual production of 0.3 million tons, Ecuador contributes about 5% of cocoa in global cocoa production. The intense plantation of cocoa resulted in deforestation, lack of biodiversity, and leaching of soil nutrients
- Cocoa production in Ecuador contributes about 0.5% to the GDP of the nation and 8% to export.
- Companies such as Andeshealth S.A. and Barry Callebaut Ecuador Sa are some of the manufacturers and suppliers of cocoa in Ecuador.
- Some of the buying countries of Ecuadorian cocoa are the United States, Germany, and Malaysia.
5. Cameroon (3,00,000 Tonnes)
Cameroon is the fifth largest cocoa producer country in the world and the third largest cocoa producer in Africa.
- With annual production of 0.3 million tons, Cameroon contributes 5% of global cocoa production.
- In national GDP of Cameroon, cocoa contributes about 1.2% share and 70% in exports.
- Some of the manufacturers of cocoa in Cameroon are Telca Cocoa Ltd, AMCO AGRO SARL, and PROBAL INDUSTRIES BV.
- Some of the buyers of Cameroonian Cocoa are the United States, the United Kingdom, and China.
6. Nigeria (2,80,000 Tonnes)
Nigeria is the sixth largest cocoa-producing country in the world. Cocoa production is one of the best investments in the Nigerian market.
- Annual production of 0.28 million tons makes Nigeria a contributor of 5% cocoa in the global cocoa market.
- In the national GDP of Nigeria, the Cocoa industry contributes 0.5% and 0.28% in Nigerian exports. Nigerian states that produce the best quality of Nigerian cocoa are Ondo, the largest producer of the country.
- Some of the manufacturers of Nigerian cocoa are Gmt Nigeria Ltd, Olam Nigeria Ltd, and Armajaro Nigeria Ltd.
- Largest buyer country of Nigerian Cocoa are Indonesia and Netherland.
7. Brazil (2,73,873 Tonnes)
Brazil is the seventh largest cocoa producing country in the world, famous for fine flavour of cocoa.
- Annual production of cocoa in Brazil is approximately 0.27 million which contributes 5% in the global cocoa production.
- Economy of Brazil is highly dependent on the cocoa farming but at the same time excessive plantation of cocoa is effecting the biodiversity, deforestation.
- Some of the Brazilian Cocoa manufacturers are Barry Callebaut Brasil S.A, Usina Sao Franciso S.A, and Rija Importacoa E Exportacao Ltd.
- Some of the major importer of Brazilian Cocoa are Argintina, Chile, Paraguay.
8. Peru (1,71,177 Tonnes)
The nineth largest producer of cocoa in the world is Dominican Republic. This country is the leader of organic cocoa production.
- Annual production cocoa in Dominican Republic is 75,900 ton which makes the nation contributor of 1% in global cocoa production.
- 70% of cocoa produced in Dominican Republic is exported among which the Sanchez cocoa is most preferred in US.
- Some of the significant cocoa producing companies in Dominican Republic are National Confederation of Dominican Cocaocultores(CONACODA), Nazario Rizek, and Commercial Roig.
- Some of the significant buyer countries of Dominican Republic are Germany, Japan and Switzerland.
9. Dominican Republic (75,900 Tonnes)
The nineth largest producer of cocoa in the world is Dominican Republic. This country is the leader of organic cocoa production.
- Annual production cocoa in Dominican Republic is 75,900 ton which makes the nation contributor of 1% in global cocoa production.
- 70% of cocoa produced in Dominican Republic is exported among which the Sanchez cocoa is most preferred in US.
- Some of the significant cocoa producing companies in Dominican Republic are National Confederation of Dominican Cocaocultores(CONACODA), Nazario Rizek, and Commercial Roig.
- Some of the significant buyer countries of Dominican Republic are Germany, Japan and Switzerland.
10. Columbia (62,158 Tonnes)
Columbia is one of the largest cocoa producing countries in the world, securing tenth position in the list as per latest report.
- Annual cocoa-production of Columbia is approximately 62,158 ton which contributes about 1% to the global cocoa production. Despite of such a low production of cocoa, the nation suffers from deforestation and degradation of biodiversity.
- Contribution of cocoa in Columbia is 8.3% in nations GDP out of which 18% of the produce is exported globally.
- Some of the significant manufacturer of cocoa in Columbia are Superfruit S.A, Cacoa Pacifico, Cacoa de Columbia.
- Some of the important buyer countries of Columbian Cocoa are United States, Costa Rica, and Mexico.
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