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Ivory Coast Faces Cocoa Shortfall Stirring Global Supply Fears

  • Ivory Coast’s cocoa bean shortfall may reach up to 100,000 tons, straining global supply chains.
  • Prolonged dry spells and rising temperatures exacerbate production concerns.

 

Ivory Coast, the cornerstone of global cocoa production, faces a significant challenge as weather adversities threaten to induce a shortfall of 70,000 to 100,000 tons in cocoa bean production relative to the main-crop sales already contracted.

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