AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCocoa Market Watch: Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa supply looks heavier than expected, with a government census putting unsold inventory at 350,000 tonnes—nearly triple the prior CCC estimate—pressuring global prices lower and pulling ICE futures down into the high $3,700s. Agribusiness & Supply Chains: Port-arrival data shows 1.69m tonnes reached by June 7, with weekly flows running 64% above last year, while forecasts now point to a wider 2025/26 output range of roughly 1.98m–2.2m tonnes. Finance & Investment: Abidjan-based BRVM is urging global investors to “come to Africa,” saying the exchange spans WAEMU economies and is pushing for more market dynamism to better finance regional growth. Trade & Industry Links: Italy and South Korea elevated ties to a “special strategic partnership” and flagged joint projects in Africa, including Ivory Coast, alongside cooperation in semiconductors, AI, energy, and security. World Cup, Local Industry Angle: Ivory Coast fans in Philadelphia are using World Cup watch parties and team training access at Subaru Park to boost local tourism demand around matchday logistics.
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