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NEWGhana Cocoa Exports Face EU Pressure Amid Value Chain Imbalance

Ghana, a leading global cocoa producer, faces increasing pressure from new European Union environmental and traceability requirements. Despite producing a large share of the world's cocoa, Ghana captures only a small fraction of the final value of chocolate products. This structural imbalance, highlighted by Fitch Solutions, means Ghana remains heavily reliant on raw bean exports to Europe, while processing and manufacturing profits are largely retained elsewhere. The country's long-term development model is challenged by this reliance, necessitating strategic shifts to retain more economic value domestically.