Cocoa Prices Drop to 2,700-2,750 FCFA per Kilogram at Campaign's End

Current News Cocoa prices in Cameroon have fallen to 2,700-2,750 FCFA per kilogram as the campaign comes to an end, according to reports from Investir au Cameroun. This price drop comes amid a 19.9% decrease in marketed production, which has reached 247,914 tons for the 2025-2026 season (source: Investir au Cameroun).

Golden Beans/ICE/ONCC Prices As of August 6, 2026, the prices are as follows: 4248 £/T for cocoa on ICE London, down by 2.39%. Locally, the cocoa price is 3,181 FCFA/kg CIF and 3,104 FCFA/kg FOB, with a buying price in Douala ranging between 2,650 and 2,700 FCFA/kg (source: ONCC).

West Africa / Cameroon In Cameroon, the cocoa market situation is concerning, with exports dropping by 35% to 125,469 tons (source: Sika Finance). Meanwhile, robusta coffee exports have generated 3.5 billion FCFA, marking a 300% increase (source: EcoMatin). This contrasting dynamic between cocoa and coffee may influence producers' and exporters' decisions in the coming months.

Derivatives or Coffee Regarding coffee, the price of arabica is 4,067 FCFA/kg CIF and 3,913 FCFA/kg FOB, while robusta is at 2,197 FCFA/kg CIF and 2,087 FCFA/kg FOB (source: ONCC). The rise in coffee prices could encourage producers to shift away from cocoa, further exacerbating the crisis in this sector.

EUDR/Regulation Cameroon continues to prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation, although specific compliance information is not yet available. Discussions on fair remuneration for cocoa producers are also ongoing, which could influence the sector's sustainability in the long term (source: ONCC).