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Cooler Weather Brightens Outlook for West Africa’s Mid-Crop Cocoa Harvest

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  • Temperatures in the 22–28 °C range and rising moisture support bean development
  • ICCO sees global output up 7.8 %, easing the supply crunch that drove 2024’s record prices

Abuja, Nigeria – Lower temperatures and steady rains across West Africa’s cocoa belt are lifting expectations for the mid-crop, the region’s smaller harvest that runs from March to June and often sets the tone for the rest of the season. West Africa supplies more than 70 % of the world’s cocoa, so any improvement has global repercussions.

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