WORLD NEWS: Cocoa drops, but not chocolate: the collapse of the grain puts producers in suspense – Economy
According to recent reports, the following story has emerged from the international scene.
To display this YouTube content, you must allow advertising and audience measurement cookies. Accept Manage my options An extension in your browser appears to be blocking the video player from loading. In order to view this content, you must disable it on this site. Retry (File): A worker fills a sack with cocoa beans as he prepares to collect stock at the Sekou Dagnogo warehouse in Fengolo, Ivory Coast, February 11, 2026. REUTERS – Luc Gnago First modified: 04/25/2026 – 19:29 06:12 min Comes from the show Reading time 1 min Ivory Coast, Ghana and Ecuador are the three largest producers of cocoa in the world, which in 2024 enjoyed an exceptional price season. However, a ton, which was once priced at $12,000, is now worth just over $3,000, down 70% in two years. Farmers complain that their profits are tighter and consumers complain that this decline has not been replicated in the price they pay for chocolate. By:
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