Cocoa Prices Drop to 2,700-2,750 FCFA per Kilogram as Campaign Ends

Today's Fact Cocoa prices in Cameroon have fallen to 2,700-2,750 FCFA per kilogram, according to the latest data (source: investiraucameroun.com). This decline comes at the end of the 2025-2026 production campaign, marked by a 19.9% drop in marketed production, which has fallen to 247,914 tons (source: Business in Cameroon). This situation raises concerns about profitability for producers and the future of the sector.

Golden Beans/ICE/ONCC Prices Currently, cocoa bean prices in the international market are at £4,238/T on ICE London, with a slight decrease of 0.24% (source: ICE). Locally, the FOB prices for cocoa are 3,110 FCFA/kg (source: ONCC).

West Africa / Cameroon In Cameroon, the drop in cocoa prices is exacerbated by increased competition and significant fluctuations in production. Producers are facing challenges such as bean quality and production costs. The situation is similar in other cocoa-producing countries in West Africa, where prices are also under pressure due to an oversupply in the global market.

Derivatives or Coffee Regarding coffee, arabica prices are currently at 3,913 FCFA/kg FOB (source: ONCC), while robusta remains at 2,087 FCFA/kg FOB (source: ONCC). Robusta coffee exports have generated 3.5 billion FCFA, marking a 300% increase compared to the previous year (source: EcoMatin). This dynamic could provide some compensation to coffee producers in light of falling cocoa prices.

EUDR/Regulation Documentary preparation for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a current topic for cocoa and coffee exporters. While specific details on compliance are not yet available, market players are encouraged to prepare accordingly. Cameroon has recently reviewed its readiness for this regulation, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that exported products do not contribute to deforestation (source: ONCC).