Nigeria's cocoa production peaked in 2006 and has since faced fluctuations and declines

Nigeria's cocoa production has seen significant fluctuations between 1990 and 2022. While there have been periods of growth, such as the increase from 244k tonnes in 1990 to 485k tonnes in 2006, there have also been notable declines. Production hit a low of 203k tonnes in 1995 and faced other dips. Here is the quantity of cocoa produced in Nigeria since 1990.
Source:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Period:
1990 - 2022
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