The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has officially announced that the producer price of cocoa will remain unchanged for the upcoming 2026 Light Crop Season.
The decision comes as a strategic move to buffer local farmers against a recent downward trend in global cocoa prices.
According to an official press release from COCOBOD dated 12th June 2026, purchases for the new light crop season are scheduled to commence on Thursday, 18th June 2026.
Under the maintained pricing structure, Grade I and II cocoa beans will continue to fetch GH¢1,241.76 per load of 30 kilograms.
This translates to GH¢2,587.00 per gross bag of 64 kilograms.
Consequently, a metric tonne of cocoa, which is equivalent to 16 bags, will maintain its established price of GH¢41,392.00.
Supporting Farmers Amid Market Volatility
The state-backed regulator emphasised that the price freeze is intended to shield the agricultural sector from volatile international markets.
By absorbing the impact of the global price decline, the government aims to provide economic stability and bolster confidence among Ghanaian farmers ahead of the harvest.
“The decision underscores Government’s commitment to protecting the incomes and livelihoods of cocoa farmers,” the board stated in the press release.
Stakeholder Engagement and Logistics
The directive, signed by Dr Francis Baah, the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Agronomy and Quality Control (A&QC), has already been disseminated across the supply chain.
To ensure a seamless rollout of nationwide cocoa purchases, COCOBOD has coordinated with key industry stakeholders, including Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), COCOBOD management, relevant ministries, and other key sector players.
The Public Affairs Department of the Ghana Cocoa Board has opened communication lines for sector participants seeking clarification, directing inquiries to their Accra office or via their official digital channels as the season prepares to open this Thursday.