Weak Global Chocolate Demand To Depress Cocoa Prices

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:48 AM / FDC

Nigeria is the largest producer of carrots in SSA and 32^nd largest producer in the world, producing approximately 225,000 tonnes annually. This is 37.5% of its potential capacity (600,000 tonnes).

The revenue implications of an optimal production for the industry could be as high as $720mn.

It suggests another robust revenue source for the Nigerian economy especially at a time when the government is looking to optimize revenue and improve fiscal consolidation.

The slides below address these and other issues in the domestic and global commodities market.    

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