The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has maintained the producer price of cocoa for the 2026 Light Crop Season, even as international cocoa prices record a decline.
According to a circular issued by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Agronomy and Quality Control, Dr. Francis Baah, cocoa purchases for the new season will officially begin on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Under the approved pricing structure, farmers will continue to receive GH¢1,241.76 per 30-kilogram load of Grade I and II cocoa beans, while a 64-kilogram bag will be purchased at GH¢2,587.00. This translates to GH¢41,392.00 per tonne of cocoa.
The decision to keep the price unchanged is aimed at safeguarding the incomes of cocoa farmers and ensuring stability within the sector, despite fluctuations on the global cocoa market.
COCOBOD noted that the move reflects government’s broader commitment to protecting livelihoods within the cocoa value chain and sustaining confidence among farmers as the new season begins.
The announcement has been communicated to all key industry stakeholders, including Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), COCOBOD management, relevant ministries, and other actors in the cocoa sector, to facilitate a smooth rollout of purchasing activities nationwide.
