Côte d’Ivoire produced roughly 2 million metric tons of pure rubber in 2025, up from about 1.8 million tons in 2024, in line with the nation’s pure rubber affiliation. The consequence lifted the nation to second place amongst international producers, from fourth in 2024, and retains it Africa’s largest pure rubber exporter. The growth has been supported by farmers switching some land from cocoa to rubber in pursuit of extra predictable earnings. Producers additionally credited coaching in improved agricultural practices and stronger sector governance for the rise. Côte d’Ivoire has round 50 rubber-processing vegetation, with mixed capability exceeding present manufacturing. Business managers count on output to rise regularly over the following 5 years as just lately established plantations mature. The affiliation expects output to stay broadly steady in 2026, with consideration now shifting towards bettering high quality.
