Cameroon: Cocoa Production Drops by Nearly 20% in 2025-2026

Current Event In Cameroon, the marketed cocoa production has dropped by nearly 20% for the 2025-2026 season, reaching only 247,914 tons (source: Investir au Cameroun). This decline is concerning for the country's economy, which heavily relies on this crop. Producers are facing increasing challenges, including adverse weather conditions and heightened competition in the global market.

Golden Beans/ICE/ONCC Prices International cocoa prices are currently at £4,133/T on ICE London, with a slight increase of 0.32% (source: ICE). In Cameroon, the cocoa price is set at 3,135 FCFA/kg CIF and 3,058 FCFA/kg FOB (source: ONCC).

West Africa / Cameroon The situation in Cameroon reflects similar trends in other cocoa-producing countries in West Africa. For instance, Ivory Coast has also reported a decline in production, which could impact global prices. Additionally, Malaysia recorded a 29% increase in its cocoa grinding in the second quarter of 2026, reaching 90,849 tons (source: Google News).

Derivatives or Coffee Regarding coffee, Cameroon’s export revenues fell by 17.6% in the first quarter of 2026, totaling 4.1 billion FCFA (source: Investir au Cameroun). This decline is worrying for arabica and robusta coffee producers, who also face challenges similar to those in the cocoa sector.

EUDR/Regulation The European Commission recently released new measures regarding the EU Deforestation Regulation, which could affect cocoa and coffee exports from Cameroon. Producers need to prepare for these new requirements to ensure access to European markets (source: Commission EUDR). Document preparation is essential to ensure compliance with these new regulations, although compliance cannot be asserted at this stage.

Conclusion The current situation of the cocoa and coffee market in Cameroon requires particular attention from producers and exporters. The declines in production and export revenues highlight the importance of adapting agricultural practices and complying with new regulations to maintain competitiveness in the global market.