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As one of the world’s largest producers of cocoa raw materials, Ivory Coast possesses abundant cocoa resources. However, many local companies still primarily engage in exporting raw beans, resulting in limited added value. In early 2023, a client from Abidjan decided to break away from this traditional model and planned to invest in a cocoa bean deep processing – a cocoa powder processing line – officially entering the field of advanced cocoa processing.
After researching several suppliers, he chose to partner with GELGOOG to build his first cocoa powder production line.
I. Clear Customer Needs: From Raw Material Advantage to Deep Processing Value
This client had a stable supply of cocoa beans, but previously focused on raw material wholesale, resulting in limited profits. With the continuous growth of international demand for cocoa powder, he hoped to:
- Increase product added value and reduce reliance on raw bean exports.
- Build a local cocoa deep processing brand to serve the West African market.
- Establish a complete processing line from cleaning, roasting, shelling, grinding, pressing, and pulverizing.
This was a completely new business, but the client had clear goals and wanted to find a reliable partner who could provide a complete line solution, technical support, and remote services.
II. Why Choose GELGOOG?
During multiple rounds of communication, the client highly recognized GELGOOG’s complete line delivery capabilities and professionalism. The following three points of support, in particular, solidified the client’s decision:
- Professional Matching of Capacity and Process
Based on the client’s expected capacity, we designed a 300kg/h cocoa powder production line and adjusted it according to the characteristics of cocoa beans in Ivory Coast. - Comprehensive Technical Guidance: The client had no prior experience in cocoa deep processing. GELGOOG provided detailed process flow information from raw material processing to final product packaging, allowing the client to clearly understand the project’s feasibility and profitability model.
- Remote Service + On-site Installation Double Guarantee
Considering the practicalities of international installation, we provided:
- Remote video guidance
- On-site engineer commissioning options
- Continuous after-sales training and spare parts supply
This gave the client greater confidence in the project’s successful implementation.
III. Project Implementation: From Equipment Selection to Production Line Installation
After the two parties finalized the plan, the GELGOOG team quickly moved forward:
- Completed production line equipment selection and drawing confirmation
- Manufactured and tested the entire production line according to export standards
- Assisted the client in completing import procedures and customs clearance preparations
- The engineering team traveled to Côte d’Ivoire for on-site installation and commissioning
The client participated in the entire testing process and was very satisfied with the fineness, color, and flavor of the cocoa powder.
The client stated that this production line not only allowed them to successfully enter the cocoa processing industry but also helped the company establish a new business segment.
Ⅳ. Customer Evaluation
The client highly praised their cooperation experience with GELGOOG:
“This is our first time doing cocoa processing, and the GELGOOG team made the entire project clear, controllable, and reassuring.
The production line is stable and highly efficient, truly helping us transition from raw material export to the processing field.”
Conclusion: From Resource Country to Processing Country, Côte d’Ivoire is Accelerating Industrial Upgrading
This cooperation not only enabled the client to successfully launch a new profitable business but also provided a new model for value enhancement in the local cocoa industry.
GELGOOG will continue to assist more African clients in shifting from raw material export to deep processing, achieving industrial upgrading and increasing profit margins.