The cocoa sector in Ivory Coast is in full swing. Barely three months after the launch of the 2025-2026 campaign, the indicators are green: 70% of national production has already reached the ports of Abidjan and San-Pedro, injecting a historic financial windfall into the rural world.

These figures demonstrate exceptional momentum.

The Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) confirms the strong performance this season. Key statistics to remember:

1. Payments to planters: Approximately 2,800 billion FCFA were paid out in just three months.
2. Volume collected: Nearly one million tons of beans have already been delivered to exporters.
3. Target 2026: Forecasts maintain a target of 1.4 million tonnes by March 2026.
4. Port activity: The pace is accelerating with more than 420 trucks unloaded per day at the end of December.

A firm regulation in the face of abuse

While the start of the campaign was marred by attempted fraud (purchases below the fixed price of 2,800 FCFA/kg ), the regulator reacted immediately. To protect producers' income, the CCC took a tougher stance:

1. Legal sanctions: Around ten people were convicted in November and December for failing to respect the guaranteed price.
2. End of the financial mess: The malfunctions related to bank financing have been corrected, ensuring a smoother flow of transactions.
3. Combating the informal sector: Optimizing transport and unloading has drastically reduced parallel sales.

"These measures have helped to restore confidence and deter any attempt to dispossess the planters." — Source close to the CCC.

Towards a more structured sector: The role of the OIA

The other major turning point in this campaign is the operational implementation of the Interprofessional Agricultural Organization (OIA) . Chaired by Siaka Diakité, this structure becomes the single, credible interlocutor with the government and international partners.

The objective is clear: to put an end to the "cacophony" of unions without legitimacy and to offer a solid framework for defending the interests of producers, buyers and processors.

Conclusion

Thanks to smooth logistics and increased monitoring of price compliance, the 2025-2026 campaign stands out as one of the best organized of the decade, consolidating Ivory Coast's position as the undisputed world leader in cocoa.