The regions of Moronou, N'Zi, and Iffou in Côte d'Ivoire have made significant contributions to the country's cocoa production during the 2025-2026 season. According to Konan Kouakou, the regional delegate of the Conseil du café-cacao, the cooperative societies under his delegation have delivered over 19,000 tons of cocoa. This achievement was announced during the official launch ceremony of the 2026-2027 season held at the Bongouanou prefecture on October 7, 2026.
The Moronou region accounted for the bulk of the production, with approximately 17,000 tons, representing around 98% of the delegation's total production. Within the region, Bongouanou's cooperatives delivered slightly over 6,000 tons, although the cocoa quality was reported to be below the target of 3%, with an estimated 1.2% to 1.3% under-grade. Arrah and M'Batto also made notable contributions, with deliveries exceeding 5,000 tons and around 6,000 tons, respectively.
Daoukro's cooperatives achieved deliveries of between 1,000 and 1,500 tons. Konan Kouakou also mentioned a cooperative in Arrah that produced around 22 tons of traced cocoa, which remains in storage. The cooperative paid producers 2,800 francs CFA per kilogram and now seeks to sell the stock at the current market price to avoid significant losses. The delegate noted that some residual stocks from the previous season remain, with varying volumes left to be cleared across different departments.
The regional delegation covers ten departments, but cocoa production is primarily concentrated in Bongouanou, Arrah, M'Batto, and Daoukro. The significant production from these regions highlights their importance in Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa industry. The country's cocoa sector continues to be a vital component of its economy, with various regions contributing to the country's overall production.
Konan Kouakou's announcement underscores the collaborative efforts of cooperative societies in the region to meet production targets. The 2025-2026 season's results demonstrate the potential for growth and development in the cocoa sector, particularly in Moronou, N'Zi, and Iffou. As the 2026-2027 season commences, stakeholders will be monitoring production levels and quality to ensure the sector's continued growth.
Côte d'Ivoire is one of the world's largest cocoa producers, and the performance of regions like Moronou, N'Zi, and Iffou plays a crucial role in the country's overall production. The sector provides livelihoods for thousands of farmers and contributes significantly to the country's economy. Efforts to improve production quality and address challenges faced by cooperatives will be essential in sustaining the sector's growth.
As the cocoa industry continues to evolve, stakeholders will focus on strategies to enhance production, improve quality, and support farmers. The experience of the 2025-2026 season will inform decision-making and planning for the current season, ensuring that Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa sector remains competitive and sustainable.
Key points
- Over 19,000 tons of cocoa were produced in Côte d'Ivoire's Moronou, N'Zi, and Iffou regions during the 2025-2026 season.
- The Moronou region accounted for approximately 98% of the delegation's total production, with around 17,000 tons of cocoa.
- Residual stocks from the previous season remain, with varying volumes left to be cleared across different departments.
