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Core Viewpoint - Cameroon is the world's fourth-largest cocoa exporter, with cocoa and its derivatives expected to account for over 20% of the country's export revenue in 2024, exceeding 1 trillion Central African Francs [1][3]. Group 1: Cocoa Production and Economic Impact - Cameroon exported over 180,000 tons of raw cocoa beans last year, representing approximately 7.6% of the global market [1]. - The cocoa cultivation area in Cameroon is about 425,000 hectares, primarily located in seven tropical rainforest regions [2]. - Approximately 40% of the agricultural population in Cameroon relies on cocoa farming, with around 600,000 farmers involved in the cocoa industry, benefiting nearly 6 million people directly or indirectly [3]. Group 2: Industry Development and Government Initiatives - The Cameroonian government aims to increase cocoa production to 284,600 tons in the 2024-2025 season and is implementing various measures to expand cocoa cultivation and develop processing industries [1][6]. - The local processing rate of cocoa is currently below 15%, but the proportion of first-grade beans has increased from 0.13% in 2009 to 5.8% [5]. - The government has raised the purchase price of cocoa by 30% to encourage farmers and has been distributing disease-resistant seedlings and pesticides for over 20 years [6]. Group 3: International Trade and Market Expansion - Cameroon cocoa is expected to benefit from China's zero-tariff policy for cocoa beans and related agricultural products, enhancing export opportunities [7]. - The completion of the Kribi deep-water port, built with Chinese aid, has improved the export capacity for cocoa and other products [7]. - Chinese companies are planning to invest in Cameroon’s cocoa industry, including establishing a chocolate factory and implementing solar drying technology to reduce spoilage [8].