The Ivory Coast remains the top cocoa bean producer with 1.58 million metric tons in 2023, reflecting its dominance in the sector. Ghana follows at a distant second with 0.778 million metric tons. Indonesia at 0.32 million and Ecuador at 0.232 million metric tons round out the top four. Cameroon and Nigeria closely trail with 0.211 and 0.2 million metric tons respectively. Brazil produces 0.14 million metric tons, while Papua New Guinea is notable with 0.036 million metric tons. Year-on-year analysis from 2022 to 2023 shows stable production with slight growth in some regions, and a 5-year CAGR indicates moderate growth, driven primarily by African nations.
Future trends to watch include:
- Environmental sustainability practices affecting production output.
- Investment in infrastructure and technology in producing countries.
- Potential shifts in global demand impacting production levels.
- Impact of climate change on yields and quality.
Top countries in Top Cocoa Bean Producing Countries
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ivory Coast | 1,580 | 2015 | |
| 2 | 2 Ghana | 778 | 2015 | |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 320 | 2015 | |
| 4 | 4 Ecuador | 232 | 2015 | |
| 5 | 5 Cameroon | 211 | 2015 | |
| 6 | 6 Nigeria | 200 | 2015 | |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 140 | 2015 | |
| 8 | 8 Papua New Guinea | 36 | 2015 |
