Enabel’s Trade for Development Center commanded a study for cocoa cooperatives in Ivory Coast who want to export their cocoa.
The report (FR) details these different steps and implications and also describes the conditions for a successful transition to export.
Also available for download below:
- A report with the financial analysis for a transition to export (FR);
- A tool to perform this financial analysis (FR);
- A timetable of key moments for managing an export project: steps, formalities and costs of the procedures (FR).
Main conclusion
The study shows that direct export is a major challenge and that it requires particular skills and precise know-how. The cooperatives need to be well organized and must already have a certain network to access demanding markets. Find out more in the report.
