Ivory Coast has been ranked the fourth largest rubber producer in the world, according to the country\u2019s Association of Natural Rubber Professionals (Apromac).<\/p>\n
Their production is still far from the leader, Malaysia, which produces nearly ninety percent of the world\u2019s rubber trees.<\/p>\n
Ivory Coast produced nearly one million tones of natural rubber in 2020, which represents 80% of the continent’s latex.<\/p>\n
Ivory Coast rubber production has continued to rise since 2005 when they produced 170,000 tones of paltry products.<\/p>\n
The West African country was previously ranked 7th globally and is now aiming at increasing production to top the world in rubber production.<\/p>\n
Demand for Ivory Coast rubber has particularly grown strong in Asia, a shift from its traditional destinations like Europe.<\/p>\n
In recent years, new plantations have proliferated as farmers switch from cocoa to rubber in search of more stable incomes.<\/p>\n
Ivory Coast, Africa\u2019s largest rubber producer, is still hoping to double production to two million tones despite a hit by world prices on raw materials.<\/p>\n
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