{"id":129103,"date":"2025-09-11T03:57:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T03:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/129103\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T03:57:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T03:57:09","slug":"international-cocoa-buyers-set-to-pump-4-billion-into-ghanas-cocobod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/129103\/","title":{"rendered":"International cocoa buyers set to pump $4 billion into Ghana’s COCOBOD"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ghana\u2019s cocoa regulator, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), is set to receive more than $4 billion in fresh inflows from international buyers ahead of the 2025\/2026 cocoa crop season.<\/p>\n

Industry sources indicate that some global trading partners have already advanced portions of the syndicated facility to COCOBOD. <\/p>\n

A report by myjoyonline.com noted that a significant share of the funds is expected before the end of this year.<\/p>\n

The disbursement will not be released as a lump sum but in several phases, with a sizeable tranche anticipated before the close of 2025.<\/p>\n

COCOBOD to attract billions before year-end – BoG Governor<\/a> <\/p>\n

Analysts view the arrangement as a strategic move by international buyers to secure supply commitments from Ghana, the world\u2019s second-largest cocoa producer.<\/p>\n

Earlier, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana<\/a>, Dr Johnson Asiama, explained that the inflows form part of a newly structured financing model introduced by COCOBOD. <\/p>\n

He noted that beyond securing cocoa purchases, the initiative is expected to bolster the central bank\u2019s reserves and provide a cushion for the Ghana cedi in the months ahead.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe arrangement will strengthen our reserves and enhance our ability to support the local currency,\u201d Dr Asiama stated.<\/p>\n

Market watchers say the financing structure underscores both the continued importance of cocoa to Ghana\u2019s economy and the confidence international buyers place in the country\u2019s long-term supply capacity.<\/p>\n

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