Who We Are

20 Years Connecting Côte d’Ivoire to Global Markets

Cana Impex is a privately-held export house built by agronomy and logistics experts. From Abidjan, our team manages end-to-end sourcing for cashew, cocoa, hevea, and coffee buyers who demand quality, compliance, and reliable sailings.

Origin Specialists with a Global Mindset

We coordinate raw and processed shipments for traders, roasters, and manufacturers across more than a dozen markets. Our bilingual commercial teams bridge Côte d’Ivoire’s farmgate with international quality expectations, finance structures, and compliance requirements.

Experience
20+ years of export leadership
Footprint
12+ countries served annually
Compliance
SGS, Cotecna & Phyto ready
Logistics
Abidjan & San Pedro coverage
Cana Impex operations

Leadership

Our founders built Cana Impex on long-term relationships with cooperatives, processors, and shipping agents. Together they ensure transparent execution from sample to shipment.

Jean Fortuné Kouassi

JeanFortune@canaimpex.com

Founder & Executive Chairman

Jean launched Cana Impex after a decade coordinating cashew procurement programmes throughout Côte d’Ivoire. He leads origin sourcing, cooperative relations, and government liaison to secure consistent commodity flows.

Ricardo A. Llorente

RicardoL@canaimpex.com

Business Development & Partnerships

Ricardo oversees commercial strategy, contract execution, and customer service from our international desks. His background in coffee trading and supply chain digitisation keeps clients informed at every milestone.

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Milestones

  • 2003

    Founded in Abidjan

    Cana Impex is incorporated to support cashew exporters with financing, grading labs, and supply chain controls across Côte d’Ivoire.

  • 2011

    Portfolio Expansion

    We diversify into cocoa and hevea, building cooperative partnerships and traceability programmes from tree to port.

  • 2019

    Global Desk Network

    International desks open in Canada and Europe to streamline documentation, trade finance, and sailing coordination.

Illustration of Cana Impex global network