Nigeria has seen a dramatic rise in its cocoa trade with the United States, with exports surging by 554 per cent in 2025. This growth highlights a significant increase in American appetite for the West African bean.
Despite the export boom, the industry faces several internal hurdles. According to Food Business Africa, the sector is currently hampered by limited processing capacity and financing difficulties.
Furthermore, the long-term sustainability of this growth is threatened by ageing plantations, which continue to constrain the overall potential of the Nigerian cocoa sector.
