International buyers are increasingly turning away from Ghana’s cocoa, citing higher prices compared to beans from other producing countries. This has created a significant gap between Ghana’s cocoa and beans from competitors such as Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ecuador, and Brazil. Uncompetitive marketRising costs have made Ghana’s cocoa less attractive internationally. Some are shifting to other crops or abandoning cocoa farming altogether, further reducing production levels. Without these measures, the decline threatens not only export revenues but also the livelihoods of millions who depend on cocoa farming.

Source: GhanaWeb February 09, 2026 13:43 UTC