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Cocoa Price Crash Devastates West African Farmers

Published Thursday, July 2, 2026

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The world market price for cocoa experienced a significant crash in early April 2026, falling to $3,000 per metric ton, representing a more than 75% decline in just over a year. This price crash has had severe human and economic impacts on West African cocoa farmers, leading to calls for structural reforms and stricter regulation in the global cocoa industry.

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  • In early April 2026, the world market price for cocoa temporarily fell to $3,000 per metric ton, a decline of more than 75% in just over a year.

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  • Deutsche Welle

    The article highlights the severe human and economic impact of the cocoa price crash on West African farmers, emphasizing the need for structural reforms and stricter regulation in the global cocoa industry.

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