Cocoa in German-Ivorian relations

By Ange Stephane Kouassi

For around 5.5 million smallholders worldwide, cocoa is the main source of income. Around 70 per cent of cocoa is consumed in Europe and North America, mostly in the form of chocolate. Germany is a major importer: around 12 per cent of the cocoa grown worldwide is consumed in Germany; Germans eat an average of 11 kilograms of chocolate per capita. At the same time, Germany is a major exporter of chocolate. Four West African countries rank amongst the world's five largest producers of raw cocoa. C te d'Ivoire is by far the largest cocoa producer, accounting for around 39 per cent of global output. There, the cocoa sector provides a livelihood for approximately 7 million people. Against this backdrop, this study examines the causes of the economic, social and environmental problems associated with cocoa production in C te d'Ivoire, with the aim of identifying the conditions necessary for more sustainable cultivation and production strategies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6630571592
• ISBN13: 9786630571592
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"