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flag Ecuador may surpass Ghana as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer by 2027 due to higher yields and better farmer pay.

flag Ghana risks losing its title as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer to Ecuador, whose output is rising due to sustainable agroforestry practices, higher farmer pay, and better yields. flag Ghana’s production has declined to around 600,000 tonnes in 2025/26, down from previous decades, due to disease, illegal mining, and outdated farming. flag Ecuador, meanwhile, is projected to produce over 650,000 tonnes by 2026/27 and could reach 800,000 tonnes by 2030, with farmers receiving up to 90% of global prices compared to 60–70% in Ghana. flag Despite efforts to boost output, Ghana’s challenges threaten its long-standing position as the second-largest producer.

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