全球可可价格跌破加纳国内收购价

Group 1 - The global cocoa prices have fallen below the purchase price set by the Ghanaian government for its farmers, leading to significant financial burdens for the Ghana Cocoa Board [1] - Current international cocoa prices are approximately $5,100 per ton, equivalent to about 54,570 Ghanaian cedis, which is below the producer price of 58,000 cedis set for the 2025/2026 season [1] - The Ghana Cocoa Board is currently paying farmers 3,100 cedis per bag (64 kg) and is absorbing the gap caused by exchange rate fluctuations through internal subsidies [1] Group 2 - The decline in prices is attributed to changes in supply and demand dynamics, with cocoa prices expected to see a surplus in the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 seasons due to improved weather conditions in major West African producing regions [2] - The Ghana Cocoa Board aims to support farmers by maintaining purchase prices, providing free fertilizers, and implementing a cocoa traceability system to comply with the EU's upcoming deforestation regulations [2] - The Ghana Cocoa Board faces a difficult decision on whether to maintain current purchase prices under unfavorable international market conditions or adjust them according to falling global prices, impacting farmer welfare and the sustainability of the cocoa industry [2]