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Cocoa
Cocoa production is a major driver of deforestation, particularly in West Africa where almost three-quarters of the world’s cocoa is grown. Around two-thirds of the world’s cocoa is grown in just two countries: Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana, where around 70% of natural forests have been destroyed in the last 30 years, in part due to the expansion of cocoa farms. Around 80% of cocoa is manufactured into chocolate and other food products, and the remaining 20% is used by pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies (e.g., cocoa butter in skincare products).
Certified Area (Hectares) |
Export Value of Commodities from Deforestation (USD)* |
Entities Profiled |
|---|---|---|
3,000,000 |
$10.20 billion |
47 |
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27 Cocoa Beans
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23 Cocoa Derivatives
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08 Chocolate
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04 Chocolate Derivatives
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03 Cocoa Farms
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01 Cocoa Derivative
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