Expocacau trade fair begins in Bahia to boost cocoa business

cocoa production Expocacau Bahia agriculture Brazilian cocoa market cocoa industry

The second edition of Expocacau is scheduled to take place in Ilhéus, Bahia, from August 25 to August 27. The event aims to surpass the R$ 240 million in business generated during its debut and expects to attract over 8,000 visitors. The fair will bring together producers, industry leaders, and suppliers of machinery, irrigation, and inputs.

According to IBGE estimates, Brazil's cocoa production is projected to reach approximately 321,000 tons in 2026, marking an 8.9% increase from the previous year. The states of Pará and Bahia are expected to account for more than 90% of this total. Specifically, Bahia's production is estimated at 137,400 tons, representing a 15.4% increase over 2025. While Bahia holds nearly 70% of the country's productive area, it currently accounts for less than half of the total harvest, highlighting opportunities for productivity improvements through better disease control and irrigation.

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Bahia · Expocacau · IBGE · ICCO · Pará

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[● 2 SOURCES] The states of Pará and Bahia account for more than 90% of Brazil's cocoa volume. noticiamarajo.com.br · leiagora.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Brazil is projected to produce approximately 321,000 tons of cocoa almonds in 2026. noticiamarajo.com.br · leiagora.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Brazil ranked sixth among global cocoa producers during the 2024/25 cycle according to the ICCO. noticiamarajo.com.br · leiagora.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Bahia's cocoa production is estimated at 137,400 tons, a 15.4% increase over 2025. noticiamarajo.com.br · leiagora.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The 2026 cocoa production projection represents an 8.9% increase over the previous year. noticiamarajo.com.br · leiagora.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The Expocacau event expects to host more than 8,000 visitors. noticiamarajo.com.br · leiagora.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The second edition of Expocacau aims to exceed R$ 240 million in business transactions. noticiamarajo.com.br · leiagora.com.br

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"Mal do olho" custa R$ 1,6 bilhão por ano nos EUA e não tem dados no Brasil [noticiamarajo.com.br]

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Caravana levará a paixão pelo Bahia para cidades do interior do estado [futebolbaiano.com.br]

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FIB 2026 tem noite emocionante com Bethânia, Ludmilla, Bell e mais | iBahia [www.ibahia.com]

20 days ago

Expocacau começa terça com meta de ampliar negócios e produtividade [leiagora.com.br]

22 days ago