CCA BANK OFFERS NEW SOLUTION TO COCOA PRODUCERS
The National Cocoa and Coffee Board (NCCB) latest ranking for the 2025–2026 season places CCA Bank as the leading banking partner for cocoa exporters. For operators in the sector, this change is first and foremost reflected in the easy access to liquidity. Long affected by lengthy financing delays, exporters and SMEs in particular can now benefit from faster access to pre-financing and contract advances. By establishing a direct presence in the cocoa-producing basins of the Centre, South and South-West Regions, CCA Bank has recognized the urgency of meeting on-the-ground needs. As a result, purchasing activities can start earlier, volumes can increase, and stock shortages during the season are becoming less frequent.
This new arrangement also has a direct impact on producers. By streamlining banking procedures, CCA Bank enables cooperatives to pay farmers within 48 to 72 hours instead of a week. In a sector where maintaining producer loyalty is crucial to preventing sales to itinerant buyers, this faster payment process is a major advantage. Furthermore, support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), materialized through a €25 million loan granted in December 2025, provides the Cameroonian bank with the resources needed to pursue its ambitions and strengthens the sector’s financial autonomy.
Source: Cameroon EcoMatin, AfDB Press Release, 2 December 2025
