Cocoa Processing Company Reports $4.07 Million Loss Amidst Sector-Wide Challenges

Cocoa Processing Company Limited (CPC), a key player in Ghana’s cocoa industry, has reported a net loss of $4.07 million for the second quarter ending March 31, 2025. This marks an improvement from the $6.33 million loss recorded during the same period in 2024.

Financial Performance Overview

Despite the loss, CPC’s revenue increased to $12.74 million, up from $11.66 million in Q2 2024. This growth was driven by higher sales of cocoa butter and confectionery products. Cocoa butter sales rose to $4.57 million from $1.14 million, while confectionery revenue climbed to $4.78 million from $3.87 million in the previous year.

However, the company’s cost of sales remained substantial at $13.49 million, slightly down from $14.11 million in the prior year. This resulted in a gross loss of $743,315, an improvement from the $2.45 million gross loss in Q2 2024.

Operational Challenges

CPC managed to reduce selling and distribution expenses to $189,486 from $295,153. Administrative costs remained steady at $1.48 million. Notably, finance costs surged to $2.12 million, primarily due to high interest on loans and borrowings, which significantly impacted the company’s net loss.

Sector-Wide Difficulties

The challenges faced by CPC are reflective of broader issues within Ghana’s cocoa sector. The country has experienced a significant decline in cocoa production, with output halving over the past three years. Factors contributing to this downturn include ageing cocoa trees, disease, fluctuating weather patterns, and underinvestment.

Additionally, Ghana’s cocoa export earnings have fallen below the $2 billion mark, representing a sharp 25.4% decline in just a year. This drop is largely attributed to dwindling production, which has shrunk by over 11% within the same period.

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