Fairtrade draws positive conclusion: Poverty among cocoa farmers has decreased significantly

A new Fairtrade study from Côte d’Ivoire shows: More and more cocoa farming families working under Fairtrade conditions can secure their livelihoods. Today, 74 percent of cooperative members earn an income close to the living wage threshold. Extreme poverty has significantly decreased - from 36 percent of households in 2020 to currently only 17 percent.

Fairtrade: "Fair Prices Change Life Realities"

These advances are no coincidence: Fairtrade ensures higher farm-gate prices, an additional Fairtrade premium for community projects such as schools and health centers, as well as training for more sustainable farming methods. "Fair prices change life realities. The study clearly shows: Fairtrade works when farmers receive stable conditions and fair opportunities," emphasizes Hartwig Kirner, Managing Director of Fairtrade Austria. Additionally, the recent government increases in harvest prices in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire provide new momentum.

In parallel, starting October 2025, Fairtrade will set the minimum price for cocoa from non-regulated markets higher: 3,500 US dollars per ton (conventional), the Fairtrade premium remains at 240 US dollars per ton, and the surcharge for Fairtrade organic cocoa at 300 US dollars per ton. This provides Fairtrade farmers with a reliable safety net against fluctuating world market prices - and opens up perspectives for investments in education, health, and climate adaptation.

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