Abidjan is set to host the official launch of the 2026-2027 coffee-cocoa campaign on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This significant event coincides with the 10th edition of the Journées Nationales du Cacao et du Chocolat (JNCC), taking place at the Abidjan Exhibition Park, where crucial farmgate prices will be revealed.
The eagerly awaited new prices are expected to be announced by Vice-President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, acting on behalf of the President of the Republic, Alassane Ouattara.
Reflecting on the previous agricultural cycle, the primary campaign for 2025-2026, which spanned from October 2025 to February 2026, saw a record-high farmgate price of 2,800 FCFA per kilogram. However, the subsequent intermediate campaign, running from March to August 2026, experienced a reduction in price to 1,200 FCFA per kilogram. This adjustment was a direct response to the declining international market prices for cocoa.
Côte d’Ivoire proudly maintains its position as the world’s foremost cocoa producer, contributing an estimated 40% of the global supply.
National cocoa production for the 2025-2026 campaign reached approximately 2.2 million tonnes. This period was notably characterized by significant volatility in exports and the government’s intervention to repurchase around 123,000 tonnes of residual beans, during a temporary slowdown in global market commercialization.
Looking ahead to the 2026-2027 campaign, production prospects could face challenges from adverse climatic conditions and the aging of cocoa plantations. Market projections indicate a potential decrease in Ivorian production, possibly settling around 1.8 million tonnes.
Scheduled from September 1 to 3, the 10th JNCC stands as a pivotal gathering for the entire coffee-cocoa value chain. It provides an essential platform for dialogue, recognizing innovative initiatives, and strengthening partnerships among institutional, economic, and professional stakeholders.
This milestone anniversary edition is poised to mark a new chapter in the history of the JNCC, fostering interactions, facilitating the exchange of expertise, promoting local know-how, and connecting various participants within the sector.
The comprehensive program includes conferences, expert panels, exhibition spaces, business meetings, and dedicated networking sessions. The overarching goal is to solidify the JNCC’s role as a leading platform for fostering dialogue, innovation, cooperation, and the overall development of the sector.
The 10th edition will also serve as an opportunity to review achievements from past events, highlight progress made, and explore fresh avenues for the sustainable growth and enhanced competitiveness of Côte d’Ivoire’s vital coffee-cocoa industry.