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market-trendsFeb 18, 2026 in Douala: cocoa and robusta coffee prices aligned (FOB ~1,760–1,817 FCFA/kg; farmers 1,500–1,600). Cocoa fell (<2,000) despite forecasts, amid a global surplus.
cocoa-industryIn 2024, the U.S. became the top destination for Cameroonian cocoa paste. Local processing rose, but U.S. tariffs and price volatility threaten future revenues.
cocoa-industryCameroon launches premium chocolate production with Chocolat Rouge. Cocoa processing exceeds 100,000 tons, driven by new players and logistics infrastructure in Douala.
cocoa-industryIn Côte d'Ivoire and especially in Ghana, the cocoa industry is in crisis: irregular harvests and a lack of liquidity are weakening producers, traders, and authorities in the sector.
cocoa-industryCapef is building two 2,000 m² warehouses at the port of Douala to store up to 11,000 tons of cocoa and strengthen the logistics and competitiveness of Cameroonian exports.
market-trendsDespite the decline in cocoa prices, chocolate remains expensive because manufacturers are still using stocks purchased at high prices and are slow to pass on the lower costs to shops.
market-trendsCocoa crisis in 3 years: shortages in West Africa → speculation at $12k/ton → drop in grinding + substitutions → price crash (~$4/kg) and blocked stocks in Côte d'Ivoire.
market-trendsThe Ivorian government is mobilizing 280 billion CFA francs to support cocoa, maintain the price at 2,800 CFA francs/kg, and protect producers from pressure and speculation.
cocoa-industryCameroon is elected to the presidency of the ICO for 2025–2026 at the 65th General Assembly in Bujumbura, marking a major step forward for African coffee.
