How the cocoa price crash is crushing West African farmers

Jul 1, 2026, 03:37 PM en source ↗

Summary

Cocoa prices peaked in 2024 before plummeting by nearly 75%, dealing a severe financial blow to millions of farmers in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. The piece examines whether the crash could mark a turning point for the sector.

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Cocoa prices reached a peak in 2024 before plummeting by nearly 75%, dealing a financial blow to millions of farmers in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. Will the crisis mark a turning point for the sector?