The table illustrates the production of cocoa beans in six different regions from 1992 to 1998.
Overall, Africa stood out with consistently high production levels in terms of cocoa beans, whereas Oceania had relatively lower numbers throughout the period. Notably, the production of cocoa beans in Africa and the Caribbean showed upward trends, while North Central America remained stable. In contrast, South America, Asia, and Oceania declined across the period.
In 1992, Africa was the dominant cocoa bean producer, accounting for 1.397 million tons; it was followed by a slight increase in 1994, reaching 1.414 million tons. By 1996, the output of cocoa beans in Africa had skyrocketed to a staggering 1.920 million tons, making it the primary cocoa bean producer region throughout the period. Despite seeing a further improvement, the figure decreased in 1998, dropping to 1.822 million tons. Similarly, starting at 52 million tons in 1992, the production of cocoa beans in the Caribbean increased in 1998, reaching 68 million tons. In 1992, the amount of cocoa beans produced in Northern Central America accounted for 50 million tons; however, in 1994, the figure declined to 42 million tons. Nonetheless, by 1998, the output of cocoa beans in the Caribbean recovered to 50 million tons.
By contrast, starting at 568 million tons and 416 million tons, the output of cocoa beans in South America and Asia showed a further dip in the final year, with corresponding figures of 333 million and 414 million tons. The lowest production level was observed in Oceania, where production dropped from 42,000 tons to 34,000 tons over the years.