Increased Input Cost in Cameroon Cocoa Farm While the Price Is Stable

In Cameroon's agrochemical sector, the price of main cocoa farm inputs such as fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides increased by 30% YoY. While the cocoa prices remained stable, the increase in the production cost will put cocoa farmers in a deficit.
Government and major buyers of cocoa may need to keep an eye on the situation as more farmers may think alternative crops like tubers and cereals which have proven to be short cycled and more profitable.