Published Sep 12, 2023
Cocoa is cultivated primarily in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and more. Andhra Pradesh led the production in FY 2022, contributing 40.3% with over 11,000 metric tons.
Kerala substantially contributed to cocoa production, yielding an impressive 9,600 tonnes. This achievement resulted from extensive cocoa cultivation across 17,400 hectares of land in the state.
Karnataka played a crucial role in cocoa production. In 2021, it demonstrated its farming skills with an impressive yield of 6,000 tonnes of cocoa beans.
Andhra Pradesh is pivotal in the cocoa industry, contributing significantly to India's cocoa production. The state boasts an impressive output of 11,400 tonnes each year.
Tamil Nadu played a significant role in cocoa farming, contributing a substantial yield of 8,000 tonnes. This achievement highlighted the state's growing importance in the cocoa industry.
In 2021, Telangana played a significant role in the cocoa production sector. It achieved this by making a substantial contribution, producing 2,000 tonnes of cocoa beans.