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Ghana’s Cocoa Earnings Plummet by 50% in First Four Months of 2024

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  • Significant decline in cocoa export revenue impacts trade surplus
  • Production challenges, including illegal mining and climate issues, cited as major factors

 

Accra, Ghana – Ghana’s earnings from cocoa bean exports plunged by nearly 50% in the first four months of 2024, reflecting ongoing production challenges in the sector.

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