Cocoa deliveries to Ghana’s warehouses have experienced a significant boost, with arrivals increasing by approximately 70% compared to the previous season.

This remarkable surge has been attributed to improved yields and a successful crackdown on cocoa smuggling, ensuring that more beans reach official warehouses.

According to Bloomberg, the industry regulator has received an estimated 560,250 tons of cocoa beans since the start of the 2024-25 season on February 13, 2025. This represents a substantial jump from the 330,000 tons recorded during the same period last year.

The recovery in cocoa production comes at a critical time for the global market, which has been closely monitoring West African supplies following a challenging previous season. Poor harvests had led to a severe cocoa shortage, driving prices to record levels.

In 2024, Ghana’s cocoa export earnings declined significantly from US$2.152 billion in December 2023 to US$1.696 billion. This drop was largely caused by extreme weather conditions and the negative impact of illegal mining activities (galamsey) on farmlands.

With production rebounding, industry experts are now focused on Ghana’s ability to sustain this growth and stabilize global cocoa supply chains.