West Africa concentrates more than 70% of world production and around 20% of the cocoa grinding industry. It is therefore the heart of the cocoa market where production and marketing dynamics affect world cocoa bean prices at every moment.
Since 2015, our experts have been regularly monitoring this market in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa and more generally in the world. Combining knowledge and field monitoring of the dynamics of small cocoa producers and a macroeconomic analysis of the sector on a global scale, our experts offer a unique expertise to understand and anticipate the evolution of this market. This expertise allows us to advise Producer Organizations, traders, trading companies, processors (grinders and chocolate makers), investors, input suppliers and international organizations in their sourcing, marketing and support strategies for the sector.