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The Arrival of Brown Gold: How Cocoa Conquered Africa
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, where it was grown and revered by the Maya and Aztec civilisations long before the arrival of the Europeans, the cacao tree…
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Cocoa Export Ports in Côte d'Ivoire: Maritime Gateways of the World's Brown Gold
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire – As the world's largest cocoa producer, Côte d'Ivoire depends crucially on its port infrastructure to export its precious beans to chocolate makers and processors…
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Countries and Regions Buying the Most Raw Cocoa Beans
Main Countries and Regions Importing Raw Cocoa Beans (mainly by volume):
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Main Cocoa Bean Exporting Countries
This is a very telling statistic for illustrating the structure of world cocoa trade. Here is information on the ranking of the main cocoa-bean exporting countries, by volume and value…
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Annual Cocoa Production (in Tonnes) and Its Evolution in Côte d'Ivoire
Notes and Data Sources (to put the figures above in context):
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Estimated Total Number of Cocoa Farmers Worldwide and the Share of Small Family Farms
This is a very important statistic for understanding the structure of world cocoa production and the social issues linked to it. Here are the generally accepted estimates:
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The Old Cocoa Loop in Côte d'Ivoire: At the Roots of Ivorian Brown Gold, Between Heritage and Current Challenges
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire – Before the West and South-West regions became the current epicentre of Ivorian cocoa farming, another geographic area saw the first glory days of brown gold in Côte…
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Beyond the Bean: The Cocoa Fruit Revolution Opens New Paths for the Sector
A wave of innovations around the full use of the cocoa tree's fruit is transforming the industry, promising increased incomes for producers, better sustainability and new taste experiences…
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Cocoa in Côte d'Ivoire: The Pillar of the Economy Facing the Challenges of Sustainability and Added Value
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire – Côte d'Ivoire has been the undisputed leader of world cocoa production for decades, supplying a significant share of the essential ingredient of the global…
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Cocoa in Ethiopia: Potential in the Shadow of Coffee, in a Booming World Market
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia, cradle of Arabica coffee and a country with diversified agriculture, is not traditionally a major player in the world cocoa market. However, with growing…
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Cocoa in Tanzania: East Africa's Brown Gold Expanding Fast in a Feverish World Market
Dodoma, Tanzania – Tanzania, an East African country renowned for its national parks and crops such as coffee and cashew, is increasingly positioning itself as a significant and…
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Cocoa in Gabon: Quiet Potential in the Shadow of the Forest, in a Booming World Market
Libreville, Gabon – Gabon, a Central African country renowned for its immense forest cover and its biodiversity conservation efforts, is quietly exploring the potential of its cocoa sector…
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Cocoa in the Republic of the Congo: Quiet Potential to Consolidate in a Booming World Market
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo – The Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville), better known for its forest and oil resources, also has agricultural potential, including for growing cocoa…
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Cocoa in the Comoros: Confidential Potential in the Shadow of Cash Crops, in a Feverish World Market
Moroni, Comoros – The Comoros archipelago, famous for cash crops like vanilla, cloves and ylang-ylang, is quietly watching the historic surge in cocoa prices on the world market. Although…
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Cocoa in Madagascar: The Fine Gold of the Great Island Shines in a Booming World Market
Antananarivo, Madagascar – Madagascar, a sanctuary of biodiversity unique in the world, is also the cradle of an exceptional cocoa, prized by chocolate makers and connoisseurs for its fine…
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Cocoa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Sleeping Giant with Immense Potential in a Booming World Market
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a vast Central African country rich in natural resources, also has considerable agricultural…
