Ghana Cocoa Processing Expansion – Butter & Powder Production

Requirement

An established Ghanaian cocoa processor seeks $16 million expansion capital to triple processing capacity and add cocoa butter and powder production lines. Ghana is the world's second-largest cocoa producer with government policy strongly supporting domestic processing. Expansion includes capacity increase from 15,000 to 45,000 tonnes annually, cocoa butter pressing and deodorization, cocoa powder production, and quality laboratory upgrade. Existing operations serve European chocolate manufacturers with premium Ghanaian origin product. We seek strategic investors from the chocolate industry, private equity, and development finance institutions. The expansion positions the company as Ghana's largest independent processor with competitive access to premium beans. Ghana's cocoa board (COCOBOD) ensures quality standards and provides price stability through its regulated buying system. The company holds internal buying agent license ensuring supply access. Target returns of 22-28% IRR with cash distribution from Year 2. Expansion timeline is 24 months with phased capacity increase.