The World Bank has projected that prices of cocoa is expected to decline globally by over 50% in 2026.
According to the projection, scaling of the commodity has recorded higher prices in recent years as per the latest Commodity Markets Outlook published by the World Bank.
The report estimates that prices of cocoa will record downward pricing from about US$7.80 per kilogram in 2025 to roughly US$3.80 per kilogram in 2026, representing a 51.3 per cent downward slope.
Prices are, however, expected to rebound slightly to around US$4.20 per kilogram in 2027.
The projected decline is largely attributed to an anticipated recovery in global supply following severe shortages that drove prices upward over the past two years.
This outlook forms part of the April 2026 edition of the Commodity Markets Outlook, which signals a broader easing in beverage commodity prices.
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Source: metrotvonline.com
