The given table compares the production of cocoa beans in six different regions from 1992 to 1998, at two-year intervals. Overall, it is noticeable that cocoa beans were less produced in most areas, while the reverse was true for Caribbean and Africa, except for the stability of North Central American. Additionally, Africa was the leading producer during the surveyed period, whereas Occeanis retained its least significant position over time.
Regarding regions with the highest production, Africa emerged as a clear leader all the time with the figures rising from 1.397.000 tons to 1.822.000 tons in the end. South America in contrast, decreased by 235.000 tons and during the examined period, reaching 333.000 tons in 1998. Similarly but to a lesser extent, the production of cocoa beans in Asia slightly declined to 414.000 tons in 1998, despite a considerable increase from 416.000 tons to 498.000 tons in the first two years.
Concerning the remaining regions, North America and Caribbean shared roughly equal figures in 1992 at 50.000 tons and 52.000 tons, respectively. Although the former observed a decrease of 8.000 tons in 1994, it soon recovered and returned to its initial point ultimately, whereas the latter increased to a plateau of 69.000 tons until 1996 before declining to 68.000 in 1998. Standing out as the least significant position during the surveyed period was Occeanis, with the production fluctuating between 34.000 tons and 42.000 tons.