Cocoa Beans Prices in Ghana
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (GHS) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Global benchmark | 4.16 | 44.73 | ▲ 22.4% | ▼ 53.7% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| — | Export (unit value) | 2.56 | 27.48 | ▼ 5.9% | ▼ 5.9% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of May 2026, the cocoa beans price in Ghana is US$ 2.56 per kg (27.48 GHS), down 5.9% year-on-year. Every figure is sourced and dated — no estimates are presented as observed prices.
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Cocoa Beans Price History & Trend
Global benchmark (world reference) price for cocoa beans, US$ per kg. A dedicated Ghana series begins building from our next crawl. Source: UN Comtrade (unit value).
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Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Ghana exported $1.11B (433.3 kt) of cocoa beans▼ 12.2% YoY. That ranks #3 worldwide (12.6% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top cocoa beans exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 Ivory Coast $3.99B · 29.8%
- #2 Ecuador $3.11B · 23.2%
- #3 Nigeria $1.63B · 12.2%
- #4 Netherlands $1B · 7.5%
- #5 Peru $795.7M · 5.9%
Annual export data Ghana · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.11B | 433.3 kt | $2.56 |
| 2022 | $1.26B | 464.6 kt | $2.72 |
| 2021 | $1.37B | 508.4 kt | $2.7 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Ghana produced 530 kt of cocoa beans in 2024▼ 18.9% YoY. It ranks #3 among producing countries (10.3% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
HS Code
cocoa beans is traded under Harmonized System code 1801.00. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS — UN Comtrade; production — FAOSTAT (FAO); harvest season — FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.