The market's arbitrage benefits from Asia's dynamic, whose compensatory consumption absorbs surpluses in the face of stagnant European demand. On the domestic industrial front, the local processing capacity now reaches 250,000 tons, absorbing nearly all of the commercialized volume during the previous fiscal year. The industrial network is strengthened by the proximity of grinding units installed in eastern Nigeria, capable of processing an additional 200,000 tons.

Access to international markets remains guaranteed by the alignment of traceability mechanisms with the requirements of the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The mapping of orchards and geolocation of plots ensure compliance with shipments to the European continent. However, the governance of the value chain records friction at the level of value-added sharing: the revenue received by agricultural operators remains largely inferior to the margins realized by traders and transformers in the value chain.

The ramping up of local grinding plants secures nearby outlets while preserving national currencies. The effort made to maintain strict quality standards allows for premiums on the global physical market. Industrial autonomy strengthens the negotiating power of cooperatives with international buyers.


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