Venezuela - Producing the Worlds Best Cocoa

Venezuela’s cocoa story is one of quality, and quiet resilience. Once celebrated as the world’s largest cocoa producer in the early 1800s, the country’s production today stands at a modest 15,000–20,000 tonnes per year — a mere 0.04% of the global supply.

While volume has plateaued over recent decades, the reputation of Venezuelan cocoa remains unmatched. The cocoa is prized by luxury chocolatiers and specialty markets around the globe — commanding prices double the global averages.

60% of the worlds best cocoa varieties come from Venezuela including Porcelana Criollo, Chuao, and Guasare.