cooco marketing

Name

cooco marketing

Legal name

Cocoa Marketing Company (Gh.) Limited

Website

https://cocoamarketing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cocoa Marketing Company (Ghana) Limited is the state-owned, exclusive seller and exporter of Ghana's premium cocoa, operating a vertically integrated supply chain from Licensed Buying Companies through warehousing and port operations to international buyers across dozens of global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cocoa Export & Logistics Services

SIC

Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAD)

Keywords

• Cocoa export services
• Commodity trading
• Warehousing logistics
• Shipping logistics
• Agricultural supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cocoa Export Sales: CMC operates as the exclusive seller and exporter of Ghana's premium cocoa to international buyers. It manages forward sales contracts tied to ICE London global price benchmarks, structures contracts, manages counterparty risk, coordinates logistics, and ensures delivery performance across dozens of markets globally.
2. Commodities Trading (Cocoa): Core trading function of cocoa beans with domestic and international buyers, operating within the regulated Ghana cocoa marketing system.
3. Warehousing Services: Receiving cocoa from Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), warehousing, and evacuation services. Also handles local cocoa processing factory sales.
4. Shipping and Logistics: Shipping operations including anticipation, preparation, and delivery of cocoa to buyers abroad. Coordinates freight services, port activities, prepares invoices, and handles documentation for cocoa proceeds through Bank of Ghana.
5. Haulage Services (Intra/Inter-Port): Transport of cocoa beans between take-over centres, ports, and processing facilities.
6. Weighing Systems: Management and maintenance of weighing systems at take-over centres, including calibration and inspection services.
7. Marine Insurance: Provision of marine insurance services for cocoa shipments to international buyers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) operates the exclusive commercial interface for Ghana's cocoa sector, managing the purchasing, marketing, logistics, and export of premium cocoa from origin. It runs forward sales programmes tied to ICE London price benchmarks, structures contracts, manages counterparty risk, and ensures delivery performance across dozens of international markets. Its services span commodities trading, warehousing, shipping, haulage, weighing, and marine insurance for Ghana cocoa.

Product overview

Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) is a government-owned entity that operates as a suite of interconnected commodity trading and logistics services rather than a software product platform. The core offering is the exclusive sale and export of Ghanaian cocoa to the international market. The product portfolio spans the full supply chain: Commodities Trading (Cocoa) handles forward sales tied to ICE London price benchmarks, contract structuring, and counterparty risk management. Warehousing provides receiving, storage, and inventory management at Takeover Centres in Tema, Takoradi, and Kumasi. Shipping/Logistics manages the preparation of export documentation, freight coordination, and port activities. Haulage moves cocoa intra and inter-port between Takeover Centres. These core services are supported by Weighing Systems (calibration and inspection) and Marine Insurance. There is no consumer-facing software product, SaaS platform, or developer-facing API offering described.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commodities Trading (Cocoa)
• Warehousing Services
• Shipping and Logistics
• Haulage Services (Intra/Inter-Port)
• Weighing Systems
• Marine Insurance

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500,000 tonnes of cocoa shipped per season to international markets
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Côte d'Ivoire–Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019A bilateral partnership between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, the two largest cocoa-producing countries in the world. Established to harmonize cocoa trading strategies and improve incomes of cocoa farmers. The initiative instituted the Living Income Differential (LID) of $400 per tonne on every tonne of cocoa sold. The Secretariat is headquartered in Accra, Ghana. Nigeria and Cameroon have expressed interest in joining the alliance, which would create a bloc covering 75% of world cocoa supply.
• Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDomestic companies licensed by COCOBOD to purchase cocoa from farmers and deliver it to CMC's take-over centres. They bring purchased cocoa from the hinterland to the take-over centres at Tema, Takoradi, and Kumasi. Multiple LBCs operate across Ghana's cocoa-growing regions.
• Quality Control Company (QCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality assurance partner that ensures cocoa beans meet required standards at CMC take-over centres and during warehousing and shipping operations.
• Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitates the shipment of cocoa abroad through Ghana's ports. CMC coordinates port activities and freight services with GPHA at Tema and Takoradi ports.
• Shipping LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContainer shipping lines that transport cocoa beans from Ghana ports (Tema and Takoradi) to international buyers. CMC coordinates with multiple shipping lines for vessel availability, container delivery, and documentation. Companies operating at Takoradi and Tema handle cocoa export logistics.
• Haulage CompaniesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransport companies that move cocoa beans to and from take-over centres. They transport cocoa from LBC delivery points to CMC facilities and from warehouses to ports for export.
• Labour CompaniesminorOthersCompanies providing labour for loading and offloading cocoa beans at take-over centres and warehouses.
• Scale Mechanics and Standard BoardminorOthersScale mechanics carry out repair works on weighing scales at take-over centres. The Standards Board standardises weighing bridges and scales to ensure accurate measurement of cocoa.
• Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU) GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Professional and Managerial Staff Union (PMSU), affiliated with ICU Ghana, signed a maiden Collective Agreement with CMC in March 2026. The agreement covers senior staff and reflects shared commitment to strengthening industrial relations, promoting workplace harmony, and advancing staff welfare and professional development.
• Customs Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS)minorOthersGovernment customs authority that handles export documentation and regulatory compliance for cocoa shipments at Ghana ports.
• Ghana Standards AuthorityminorOthersGovernment standards body that provides inspection and certification services for cocoa exports to ensure compliance with international quality standards.
• Ship Owners and Agents Association of GhanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry association representing ship owners and agents that facilitate cocoa transport logistics from Ghana ports to international destinations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cocoa-marketing-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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