A sharp bearish correction has hit the Cameroonian cocoa market, with ONCC FOB prices dropping to 1,760 FCFA/kg as of February 18, tracking a global downturn where futures have shed significant value,. This aligns with a broader 14.5% drop in CEMAC agricultural export prices reported for Q4 2025, driven largely by cocoa sector weakness. Buyers are advised to leverage this downward momentum while shifting procurement focus to the Mamfe and Kumba corridors, which currently offer the only reliable dry windows in the Southwest. Operational risks are bifurcated by region. While Mamfe enjoys optimal drying conditions, Buea and Nkongsamba are facing critical humidity levels (>85%) that trigger immediate Black Pod disease alerts,. Producers in these humid zones must prioritize fungicide application over harvest to prevent crop loss. Meanwhile, the Cameroonian government is seeking 585 billion FCFA in international loans to bridge financial gaps, signaling potential forex volatility ahead.
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