Cocoa cluster
Key figures
Tonne price (ICE, 2024)
$10,500
MT Nigeria exports/year
300,000+
Aroko target/acre
450–550kg
Productive lifespan
30 years
About this cluster
Cocoa is a legacy crop—and for many investors, the single greatest agricultural opportunity of this generation. Global buyers continue to pay premium prices for quality beans, while supply remains tight across West Africa.
The opportunity
Global demand outpaces supply as climate pressure mounts in Ivory Coast and Ghana. Aroko's cocoa sits in Ogun State on deep loamy soils with roughly 1,350mm annual rainfall—ideal for vigorous, high-yielding trees with strong farm-gate economics.
What you are buying
You acquire certified hybrid-planted acres managed full-time by agronomists. Yield begins in year 3 and reaches full production by year 5. At peak, an acre can generate over ₦5 million in gross revenue, with the investor receiving 35% for up to 30 seasons.
| Years | Yield (kg) | Price (₦/kg) | Investor (35%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yr 3 | 120 | ₦9,000 | ₦378,000 |
| Yr 4 | 250 | ₦9,500 | ₦831,250 |
| Yr 5 | 420 | ₦10,000 | ₦1,470,000 |
| Yr 6–10 | 500 | ₦10,500 | ₦1,837,500 |
| Yr 11–20 | 480 | ₦11,000 | ₦1,848,000 |
Note: Prices based on Ogun State 2024/2025 farm-gate benchmarks.
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