Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa production declines due to prolonged heatwaves linked to El Niño.
Côte d'Ivoire, the world's largest cocoa producer, faces a cocoa production decline due to prolonged heatwaves linked to El Niño. Production has dropped from over 95,000 tonnes to 70,000 tonnes this year, with heatwaves attributed to high solar radiation and early onset of humid winds. The heatwaves have led to warmer temperatures and a shorter harvest season, impacting cocoa producers.
April 14, 2024
3 Articles