The global cocoa beans production landscape is dominated by the Ivory Coast, holding a sizeable share of 38.52%, followed by Ghana at 17.62% and Indonesia at 10.34%. In 2023, Ivory Coast and Cameroon showed moderate growth of 1.4% and 1.34%, respectively, while Indonesia and Brazil experienced declines. Notably, Liberia exhibited significant growth of 8.45%, with Sierra Leone following at 4.73%. Consistent production was recorded in several other countries.
Future trends to watch include the continued expansion of emerging producers like Liberia and Sierra Leone, as well as potential stabilization efforts in countries experiencing declines, such as Indonesia and Brazil.
Top countries in Cocoa Beans Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ivory Coast | 38.52 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ghana | 17.62 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 10.34 | 2023 | -1.57% | -1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Cameroon | 6.84 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Nigeria | 6.19 | 2023 | +0.3% | -0.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ecuador | 4.67 | 2023 | +2.41% | +1.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 4.06 | 2023 | -1.33% | -1.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Peru | 2.76 | 2023 | +2.72% | +2.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Dominican Republic | 1.67 | 2023 | +1.11% | +1.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sierra Leone | 1.15 | 2023 | +3.28% | +4.73% | View data |
