The Ivorian State, through the Coffee-Cocoa Council (CCC), has announced a major measure aimed at securing the marketing of cocoa. The authorities have committed to guaranteeing the full marketing of cocoa production still held by farmers across the national territory, so that no cocoa beans remain unsold.

The decision was made public on 19 January 2026 by the Director General of the Coffee-Cocoa Council, Koné Brahima Yves, during a meeting with the Agricultural Interprofessional Organization (OIA) of the coffee-cocoa sector. According to him, the State intends to take all necessary measures to ensure the effective collection and purchase of cocoa held by producers.

A measure to reassure farmers

Following this announcement, the Coffee-Cocoa OIA reassured farmers, stating that collection operations will cover cocoa stored in villages, farming camps, as well as in cooperative warehouses. The interprofessional organization indicated that mechanisms are currently being deployed to enable the rapid marketing of production.

This measure aims to prevent any accumulation of cocoa at the producer level, a situation likely to weaken farmers’ incomes and disrupt the marketing chain.

A context shaped by regulatory measures

The decision comes at a time when the 2025–2026 marketing season is already well underway, with a significant share of production already transported to ports and paid for. It also forms part of ongoing government actions to accelerate the purchase of cocoa beans at the guaranteed price of 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram, set by the State.

The authorities also seek to strengthen regulation of the sector and combat the practice of purchasing cocoa below the official price, which has often been denounced by stakeholders in the industry.

Securing incomes and the cocoa sector

By guaranteeing the full marketing of cocoa production, the State aims to achieve several objectives:

• ensure that producers are effectively paid at the official price;

• prevent blockages in cocoa marketing;

• strengthen farmers’ confidence in the regulatory framework governing the sector.

As the world’s leading cocoa producer, Côte d’Ivoire continues to adjust its governance mechanisms in order to protect farmers’ incomes and preserve the stability of one of its most important economic sectors.