A native Brazilian fruit, cocoa is a true national wealth. Its production, mainly concentrated in the states of Bahia, Pará, Espírito Santo and Rondônia, contributes to the generation of income for more than 93 thousand producers, most of them smallholders, who practice family farming in areas ranging from 5 to 10 hectares on average. The sector still generates about 200 thousand direct and indirect jobs, in all productive links, from the field to the hands of the final consumer, transformed into chocolates, cookies, cake mixes, drinks, and even cosmetics.

Although Brazil is currently only the 6th largest cocoa producer in the world, the country has a significant market advantage. It is the only producing country encompassing the entire production chain within its territory, from the producer to the end consumer. This chain generates over R$ 21 billion in annual revenue for the country, making it an essential segment of Brazilian agribusiness because it contributes to foreign exchange, provides income for producers, creates jobs, and delivers quality products. Learn more about the Brazilian cocoa production chain in the infographic below: