Story By: Akua Oteng Amponsah
Ghana’s cocoa sector has recorded a 3.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant turnaround after six consecutive quarters of contraction, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service.
This rebound is part of a broader recovery in the agriculture sector, which expanded by 6.6% in the same period, up from 2.4% in the first quarter of 2024. The overall Ghanaian economy grew by 5.3% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong performances in fishing, ICT, and manufacturing.
Industry analysts view the cocoa sector’s modest growth as a crucial sign of recovery, particularly as global demand begins to stabilize. However, they caution that sustained support will be necessary to maintain this momentum, including targeted interventions in input distribution, disease control, and pricing policies.
The cocoa sector had experienced a prolonged and severe decline, with contractions recorded in each quarter of 2024, including -20.2% in Q1, -26.0% in both Q2 and Q3, and -21.4% in Q4.
