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World's 2 largest cocoa-producing countries expected to record 10% and 16% drop in output next year
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COCOBOD has projected a 16% decline in Ghana's cocoa production for the 2026/27 season, citing adverse weather, swollen shoot disease, ageing farms and the impact of illegal mining.
Global cocoa supplies could come under renewed pressure as Ghana projects a 16% decline in cocoa production for the 2026/27 season while neighbouring Côte d'Ivoire also expects a smaller harvest due to adverse weather, disease and other production challenges.
The latest forecast also comes as Côte d'Ivoire is expected to record a more than 10% decline in cocoa production during the next season due to similar weather-related challenges.
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