CPC Deepens Partnership with Chinese Distributor to Grow Cocoa Export Market
Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) is poised to increase its footprint in the Asian cocoa market following renewed commercial commitments with its Chinese distribution partner, Hunan Accra Cocoa Food Trading Co Ltd (ACCRACO). The move forms part of CPC’s broader turnaround strategy aimed at boosting export volumes, strengthening value addition, and enhancing liquidity through long-term trade contracts.
A delegation from ACCRACO, led by Yin Yingjie, Deputy Director in charge of Commerce for Yiyang City in China’s Hunan Province, paid a working visit to CPC to discuss scaling up the supply of semi-finished cocoa products to China. The discussions focused on expanding distribution channels, stabilizing supply arrangements, and deepening cooperation within the cocoa value chain.
Yin said the partnership reflects the ongoing China–Ghana Cocoa Cooperation Agreement and the rising demand for cocoa derivatives in China, where chocolate consumption has been increasing at an estimated 7 percent annually. He emphasized that the collaboration will support both state-owned and private manufacturing firms across China that rely on imported cocoa liquor, butter, cake, and powder for confectionery production.
“We are confident that an expanded cooperation will allow more of CPC’s quality semi-finished cocoa products to enter the Chinese market. This will benefit processing companies and help advance the cocoa value addition agenda in both countries,” Yin said.
Managing Director of CPC, Prof. William Coffie, welcomed the renewed commitment, describing it as a strategic commercial relationship that aligns with CPC’s short-, medium-, and long-term growth priorities. He noted that CPC is working to streamline trade processes, strengthen its capitalization, and enhance production efficiency to meet rising international demand.
“Our focus is to build sustainable global partnerships that support consistent exports, create value within Ghana’s cocoa economy, and reinforce CPC’s brand in key international markets. The collaboration with ACCRACO provides a structured pathway to increase output, deepen market access, and improve earnings,” Prof. Coffie said.
ACCRACO plays a central role as CPC’s distributor in China, serving as the link between the Ghanaian manufacturer and multiple cocoa processors and trading firms across provinces. The company coordinates warehousing, packaging, shipment logistics, and product placement in markets where demand for semi-finished cocoa remains strong.
As part of the visit, the two companies signed a Cocoa Product Purchase and Supply Agreement, confirming long-term trade cooperation for CPC’s Portem and Golden tree product lines. The agreement is expected to support predictable order volumes and help CPC stabilize production planning and revenue flows.
Strengthening trade partnerships for semi-finished cocoa products is critical for Ghana’s industrialization drive, particularly as the government aims to increase value addition and reduce reliance on bulk unprocessed cocoa bean exports.
China, with its growing confectionery industry and rising consumer interest in cocoa-based products, presents a strategic growth market for Ghana’s processed cocoa brands.
The enhanced CPC–ACCRACO collaboration is expected to contribute not only to export diversification but also to broader cocoa sector reforms focused on improving returns to producers, expanding industrial processing capacity, and positioning Ghana as a competitive supplier in the global cocoa value chain.
