Ivory Coast rubber exports surpass cocoa in volume
Natural rubber became the country's top agricultural export by volume in 2025, surpassing cocoa.
Ivory Coast exported nearly two million tonnes of natural rubber in 2025, making it the country's leading agricultural export by volume. This volume surpasses that of cocoa, which previously held the top position.
The performance was presented by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production, Bruno Nabagné Koné, at an event on November 5-6. He represented the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Téné Birahima OUATTARA, who was the patron of the natural rubber event.
Natural rubber now ranks as the country's primary agricultural export by volume and has moved to second place in terms of value. The nation is confirming its growth in the heveaculture sector.