Côte d’Ivoire’s agricultural sector recorded contrasting performances in the first half of 2026, with cocoa and dessert bananas posting strong production growth while coffee and cashew output declined.

According to data from the National Agency for Statistics (ANStat), cocoa production reached 879,818.7 tonnes during the period, an increase of 58.6% compared with the first half of 2025. The rise was supported by improved agricultural yields and more favourable weather conditions.

Dessert banana production also recorded a strong performance, increasing by 29.7% to more than 268,000 tonnes, reflecting positive momentum in the export-oriented sector.

In contrast, coffee production fell by 9.2% to 22,471 tonnes. Despite the decline in output, the average farm-gate price reportedly increased from 1,500 to 1,700 CFA francs per kilogram.

Cashew production also contracted, falling by 4.4% to 1.3 million tonnes. The decline came amid pressure on prices, with the minimum guaranteed producer price set at 400 CFA francs per kilogram.

The figures highlight the uneven performance of Côte d’Ivoire’s main agricultural value chains, with some benefiting from improved production conditions while others face declining volumes and price pressures.

The contrasting results also underline the importance of strengthening agricultural productivity, improving local processing capacity and supporting producers to make the sector more resilient.

As one of the country's main economic pillars, agriculture remains central to Côte d’Ivoire's export performance, rural employment and economic development.