The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has announced that the producer price of cocoa for the 2025/26 Light Crop Season will remain unchanged despite declining prices on the international market.
The decision was contained in a statement issued by COCOBOD and signed by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Agronomy and Quality Control (A&QC), Dr. Francis Baah.
According to the statement, cocoa purchases for the 2026 Light Crop Season will officially commence on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Under the approved pricing structure, cocoa farmers will continue to receive GH¢1,241.76 per load of 30 kilograms of Grade I and Grade II cocoa beans. This translates into GH¢25,070 per tonne and GH¢2,587 per bag of 64 kilograms gross weight.
COCOBOD noted that maintaining the producer price is aimed at protecting the incomes and livelihoods of cocoa farmers at a time when global cocoa prices are experiencing a downward trend.
The Board explained that the decision reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring stability within the cocoa sector and providing farmers with confidence as the new light crop season begins.
By keeping the producer price unchanged, COCOBOD said it hopes to cushion farmers against the effects of fluctuations in international commodity markets while sustaining production levels across cocoa-growing communities.
The announcement follows consultations with key stakeholders in the cocoa industry, including Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), COCOBOD management, relevant government ministries and other sector players.
According to the Board, these engagements were necessary to ensure a smooth commencement of cocoa purchases nationwide and maintain confidence in the sector.
Ghana’s cocoa industry remains one of the country’s most important economic sectors, contributing significantly to export earnings and supporting the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of farming households.
COCOBOD reiterated its commitment to promoting the welfare of cocoa farmers and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the industry despite challenges in the global market.
The 2025/26 Light Crop Season is expected to begin with purchasing activities across cocoa-growing regions from June 18.
