The cocoa producer price has been reduced by the government for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season, setting it at GH¢41,392 per tonne—equivalent to GH¢2,587 per bag.
This decision which takes effect from Thursday, February 12, 2026 has been approved by the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC).
The Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson stated when addressing the media on Thursday, February 12 that, the decision was informed by prevailing circumstances on the international cocoa market.
He added that the revision reflects current global cocoa prices and is meant to rebuild confidence across the industry.
The Minister further highlighted that the new rate is expected to inject swift liquidity into the cocoa value chain, helping to expedite payments to farmers who have had setbacks in recent months and reducinging financial pressures at the farm level.
He labeled the measure as necessary to sustain the sector, strengthen its financial footing, and secure better outcomes for cocoa farmers. He revealed that, the price adjustment forms part of broader reforms to ensure the long-term sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa industry.
“As a result of that, the PPRC thereby announces that effective today, Thursday 12th February 2026, the new producer price for the remainder of the 2025–2026 crop season will now be 41,392 Ghana Cedis per ton and 2,587 Ghana Cedis per bag,” he said.
The new rate shows a downward revision from the initial price declared at the start of the 2025/26 crop season.
The producer price was fixed at US$5,040 per tonne, representing a 62.58 percent increase in dollar terms. In cedi terms, that translates to GH¢51,660 per tonne or GH¢3,228.75 per bag.
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