Cocoa exporters keep purchase prices steady in Douala despite decline in FOB price

As of October 21, 2026, cocoa exporters in Douala were maintaining purchase prices at 2,700 to 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram, according to data from the ONCC’s commodity information system. From October 15 to 21, the FOB Douala price fell by 142 CFA francs, or 4.2%, to 3,220 CFA francs/kg, while the CAF price declined from 3,444 to 3,299 CFA francs/kg. Purchase prices had risen from 2,650–2,700 CFA francs/kg on October 1 and 2 and remained steady at the higher range from October 7.