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Ivory Coast Considers Cocoa Price Cut Amid Market Crisis

2/18/2026

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Ivory Coast Price Cut

Ivory Coast is considering reducing the guaranteed farm gate price for cocoa farmers to align with Ghana.
Ghana has already cut its price by 28.6% due to a market crisis.
Cocoa prices have dropped nearly 50% recently.
The Ivory Coast–Ghana Cocoa Initiative (ICCIG) is coordinating efforts to address the crisis.
Exporters expect an announcement on the price cut soon and question how long Ivory Coast can maintain its stance.

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Ivory Coast Price Cut

Ivory Coast is considering reducing the guaranteed farm gate price for cocoa farmers to align with Ghana.
Ghana has already cut its price by 28.6% due to a market crisis.
Cocoa prices have dropped nearly 50% recently.
The Ivory Coast–Ghana Cocoa Initiative (ICCIG) is coordinating efforts to address the crisis.
Exporters expect an announcement on the price cut soon and question how long Ivory Coast can maintain its stance.

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