Cocoa beans are primarily grown in West Africa, though other regions also contribute to global production.
Top Cocoa Bean Producing Countries
The Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana are the leading producers of cocoa beans, collectively accounting for about 70% of the world’s supply. These West African countries provide the majority of cocoa beans used in chocolate production.
Other Cocoa Bean Producing Regions
While West Africa dominates cocoa production, other regions around the world also cultivate cocoa beans, albeit on a smaller scale. These regions include:
- Southeast Asia:
- Indonesia
- South America:
- Peru
- Venezuela
- Central America and the Caribbean:
- Various countries in these regions also grow cocoa beans.
Summary
Cocoa beans are grown in a number of countries but mainly in West Africa, with the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana being the largest producers. Several other countries across Southeast Asia, South America, Central America and the Caribbean also cultivate the crop, but at smaller production levels.
