GOVERNMENT MAINTAINS PRODUCER PRICE OF COCOA FOR THE 2025/26 LIGHT CROP SEASON AMIDST GLOBAL PRICE DECLINE

Date: 12th June 2026

The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has announced that the producer price of cocoa for the 2026 Light Crop Season will remain unchanged despite declining global cocoa prices.

According to a circular signed by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Agronomy and Quality Control (A&QC), Dr. Francis Baah, purchases for the 2026 Light Crop Season will commence on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

The producer price will remain at GH¢1,241.76 per load of 30 kilograms for Grade I and Il cocoa beans and GH¢2,587.00 per bag of 64 kilograms gross. Consequently, a tonne of cocoa, equivalent to 16 bags, will continue to attract GH¢41,392.00.

The decision underscores Government's commitment to protecting the incomes and livelihoods of cocoa farmers, even as international cocoa prices experience a downward trend. By maintaining the current producer price, Government aims to provide stability and confidence to farmers ahead of the new light crop season.

The announcement has been communicated to key stakeholders within the cocoa industry, including Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), COCOBOD management, relevant ministries, and other sector players to ensure a smooth commencement of cocoa purchases nationwide.

ISSUED BY: PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
For more information, please contact the Public Affairs Department, Ghana Cocoa Board Office Direct Line: (0302) 66-17-66. E-mail: [email protected]