African Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Push for Better Earnings as Global Prices Rise

Farmers producing cocoa and coffee across Africa have called for urgent reforms in the global pricing system, insisting they deserve fairer returns from the booming commodities market.

The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa raised concern that despite strong growth projections in both industries, smallholder farmers are still not benefiting proportionately from rising global demand and market value. According to the group, many producers continue to struggle with unstable and often low farmgate prices that do not reflect international market trends.

The association noted that although global cocoa and coffee markets are expected to expand significantly in the coming years, most African farmers remain exposed to unpredictable pricing systems and rising production costs. It warned that this imbalance is weakening rural livelihoods and threatening long-term sustainability in the sector.

Farmers are therefore urging governments, exporters, and international buyers to introduce more transparent and stable pricing structures, as well as policies that ensure producers receive a fair share of profits along the supply chain.

The group also stressed the need for greater investment in local processing and stronger regional cooperation to improve bargaining power for African producers in the global market.