What countries does chocolate come from?

The cocoa beans used to make chocolate come from tropical regions around the world, primarily from countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The top cocoa-producing countries are:

Africa:

- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

- Ghana

- Nigeria

- Cameroon

- Congo

Asia:

- Indonesia

- India

- Malaysia

- Vietnam

Americas:

- Brazil

- Ecuador

- Peru

- Colombia

- Dominican Republic

These countries have suitable climates, soil conditions, and rainfall for growing cocoa trees, which require high temperatures, humidity, and well-drained soil. Some of these countries have a long history of cocoa cultivation and have developed extensive cocoa industries.