Ghana Hikes Cocoa Producer Price to GH₵3,625 per Bag — Effective Friday, Oct 3
Ghana has raised the 2025/26 farm-gate cocoa price by GH₵400 to GH₵3,625 per 64kg bag, effective Friday, October 3. Officials said the mid-season uplift responds to world-market tightness and Ivory Coast’s recent move. At season start, farmers earned GH₵3,225 per bag.
Why it matters
- Farmer incomes: A ~12% jump improves cashflow during peak harvest and could reduce bean smuggling.
- Supply outlook: Weather and disease risks still cap Ghana’s output; a stronger price may help farm upkeep and pods collection.
What to watch next
- Adjustments to licensed buying companies’ margins and timelines for paying the new rate at district depots.
- Forward-sales signals from COCOBOD and whether additional tweaks follow if global prices keep swinging.
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Source: raylizaghana.com
