COCOBOD expects Ghana’s cocoa production to fall by at least 16% in the 2026/2027 season. Adverse weather from El Niño and excessive rainfall drive the projected decline. Crop diseases and natural yield cycles further reduce output expectations. This shortage threatens the raw material supply for the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC).
Parliament passed the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026 to reform sector governance. The legislation establishes a sustainable funding model for the industry. A new mandate requires at least 50% of domestic cocoa production to be processed locally. This policy aims to provide long-term operational benefits for local processors like CPC.