美国巧克力价格在2026年初上涨14.4%,因为西非可可短缺,尽管原可可成本下降。 U.S. chocolate prices rose 14.4% in early 2026 due to a West African cocoa shortage, despite falling raw cocoa costs.

2026年初,由于西非因天气和疾病造成可可短缺,尽管原可可价格从每公吨12 000美元下降到3 700美元,2026年初,美国情人节买家为巧克力多付了14.4%。 Valentine’s Day shoppers in the U.S. are paying 14.4% more for chocolate in early 2026, driven by a West African cocoa shortage from weather and disease, though raw cocoa prices have dropped from $12,000 to $3,700 per metric ton. 由于制造商使用昂贵的存货,零售价格仍然居高不下。 Retail prices remain high as manufacturers use expensive stock. 白宫发起了与拉丁美洲国家的贸易交易,以便实现供应多样化。 The White House launched trade deals with Latin American nations to diversify supply. 咖啡、牛肉和整个杂货也急剧上升,分析家预测到2026年底巧克力价格可能会有所缓和。 Coffee, beef, and overall groceries also rose sharply, with analysts predicting chocolate prices may ease by late 2026.