First national shea fair aims to empower women producers
Cooperatives in the north hope to sell directly to cosmetics brands.
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Livestock
The southern and western forested regions in Côte d'Ivoire are not conducive to cattle farming due to unfavorable conditions related to humidity and tsetse flies transmitting trypanosomiasis. However, the savannah region offers a favorable environment for this activity, with over 11 million hectares...
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Cashew
In 2021, Côte d'Ivoire achieved a historic cashew nut harvest. According to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, the production of cashew nuts reached approximately 1 million tons during the campaign, an 18% increase from the previous year (848,000 tons). Thi...
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Cotton
While Benin and Mali are the largest cotton producers in Africa, Côte d'Ivoire also boasts impressive figures. The 2018-2019 campaign recorded a cotton production of 490,423 tons of "white gold."
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Banana
Since 2016, Côte d'Ivoire has been the leading African exporter of bananas, totaling 619,140 tons in 2021 according to Knoema, surpassing Cameroon. The sector, involving six operators, generates a turnover of XOF 100 billion (€152.5 million), with 80 to 85% in foreign exchange. It employs around 15,...
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Rubber
Côte d'Ivoire is a significant rubber producer, with rubber plantations spread across various regions of the country. In 2020, natural rubber production reached 950,000 tons, marking a 21% increase compared to the previous year's stock of 783,000 tons. With this historic level, Côte d'Ivoire solidif...
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Palm Oil
Palm oil production is also a significant agricultural sector in Côte d'Ivoire. The oil is both consumed domestically and exported. The palm oil industry plays a crucial role in West African economies, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, as palm oil is a staple in household consumption. The sector, well-...
Agriculture
Main Agricultural Crops in Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire is the 4th largest coffee producer in Africa, trailing behind Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania. For the first nine months of 2022, bean harvest reached approximately 92,260 tons, almost double the volume from the previous year (47,391 tons). This increase is attributed to favorable mete...
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Main Agricultural Crops in Côte d’Ivoire
Cocoa : Côte d'Ivoire is the world's leading producer of cocoa. "Statistics on the evolution of cocoa marketing from January 1 to December 31, 2021, show a production increase of 2.56%, totaling 2,228,422 tons compared to 2,172,736 in 2020." During the same period, exports increased by 13.89%, reach...