Cocoa deliveries to Ghana’s warehouses have seen a remarkable surge, with arrivals up by approximately 70% compared to the previous season.

This increase has been credited to a combination of improved yields and a successful clampdown on smuggling.

According to Bloomberg, an estimated 560,250 tons of cocoa beans have been received by the industry regulator’s warehouses since the start of the 2024-25 season on February 13, 2025. This figure marks a sharp rise from the 330,000 tons recorded during the same period last year.

The turnaround in cocoa production comes at a crucial time, as the global market remains focused on West African supplies following a challenging previous season. Poor harvests had led to a significant global cocoa shortage, pushing prices to record highs.

In 2024, Ghana’s cocoa export earnings dropped sharply from US$2.152 billion in December 2023 to US$1.696 billion, largely due to extreme weather conditions and the impact of illegal mining activities (galamsey) on farmlands.

With production bouncing back, industry stakeholders are closely monitoring Ghana’s ability to sustain this momentum and stabilize global cocoa supply chains.