The given figure demonstrates the production of cocoa beans in six nations in the world from 1992 to 1998.
Overall, it is notable that South America secured the their dominance in the first two years before being surpassed by the Asia in 1996 and 1998. The three countries included England, Oceania and North and Central America remained their number under 100,000 tons, while Africa exhibited a remarkable fluctuation.
In the year 1992, South America held the highest number of cocoa beans production with 143,000 tons, which was approximately seventh-folded compared to Africa. However, in 1996, after a slight decrease, it was then surpassed by Asias, before a jump in the last year of the period, holding the second position. From second place in the first two years, Asia saw a significant growth in the last two years, which was nearly double the number of the first year. In contrast, Africa, who held the lowest position 1992 exhibited a tremendous increase to 119,000 tons in 1996, before a drop in 1998.
England, Oceania and North and Central America are the regions that barely see a significant change in their number. Despite some gradual increases and decreases, the numbers were all under 100,000tons.