Socak katana

Socak Katana: Cocoa Producer based in Ivory Coast

Socak Katana, are a cocoa co-operative based in north-west Ivory Coast with over 2,500 members. 

The Impact of your ethical investment

Socak Katana have been a Shared Interest customer since 2017. From 2016 to 2021, their production grew from 1,888 metric tonnes to 15,000 metric tonnes. In late November 2022, the co-operative utilised our finance to pre-finance an order from their main buyer, Ecom Agrotrade.

Mamadou Savane, the co-operative's Managing Director, shared valuable insights with Grace, our Customer Representative for West Africa, regarding how irregular rainfall since June 2023 has impacted the co-operative's cocoa production. 

Grace told us:

 "Despite facing challenges in cocoa collection due to unpredictable weather patterns caused by climate change, our dedicated partners have successfully completed half of their projected 15,000MT orders for the 2023-2024 season! 

Speaking about Socak Katana, one such partner, Grace said:

Their resilience and commitment are commendable, and we're optimistic that they will fulfil the remaining orders during the minor season." 

Image: Shared Interest Customer Representatives for West Africa, Kwami and Grace, visit Ivorian cocoa co-operative Socak Katana and their Accountant, Vazoumana Bamba (L) and Mamadou Savane, Managing Director (R).