Ghana Cocoa Board Raises Producer Price to GH¢42,400 per Tonne for 2026/27 Season
COCOBOD increased the cocoa producer price from GH¢41,392 to GH¢42,400 per tonne, a 2.4% rise.
In Brief
- •COCOBOD increased the cocoa producer price from GH¢41,392 to GH¢42,400 per tonne, a 2.4% rise.
- •The new price gives farmers an extra GH¢1,008 per tonne, or GH¢63 per 64‑kg bag.
- •The price represents 71.18% of the realised FOB value of US$2,650 per tonne.
- •The change follows the Ghana Cocoa Board Act 2026, which guarantees farmers 70% of the FOB price.
- •Cocoa Capital PLC plans to raise up to GH¢16.3 billion through domestic cocoa notes to support liquidity.
Why It Matters
The higher producer price directly boosts cocoa farmers’ income, helping to improve the financial sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector. By tying the price to the realised FOB value and aligning with the new Act’s 70% guarantee, COCOBOD aims to strengthen the link between domestic payments and international market conditions. The accompanying financing programme from Cocoa Capital PLC is intended to ensure timely payments and refinance legacy debt, thereby stabilising the supply chain and supporting the broader economy.
Key Details
- Producer Price per Tonne
- GH¢42,400
- Increase over Previous Season
- 2.4%
- Additional per Tonne
- GH¢1,008
- Additional per 64‑kg Bag
- GH¢63
- Realised FOB Price
- US$2,650 per tonne
- Cocoa Capital Raise
- GH¢16.3 billion
Context & Background
The price adjustment follows the enactment of the Ghana Cocoa Board Act 2026 (Act 1182), which introduced a 70% guarantee of the realised FOB price for farmers and restructured COCOBOD’s financing framework.
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