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Ivory Coast 2026/27 cocoa crop to drop more than 10% amid excess rains, disease, counters say

The News

According to reports, the Ivory Coast's 2026/27 cocoa crop is expected to decline by more than 10% due to excess rains and disease. The information comes from counters, likely industry sources or counterparties. This decline could impact global cocoa supply and prices, given Ivory Coast's leading role in cocoa production.

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Cocoa production expected to drop by more than 10%.

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  • Cocoa production expected to drop by more than 10%.
  • Excess rains and disease are cited as primary causes.

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