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South Africa, Ghana, Mali and Tanzania are the continent's principal producers. Africa holds approximately 40% of global gold reserves, and the 2025–2026 price strength has fed directly into producer margins.
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African Commodities Focus: Oil Falls, Gold Holds and Cocoa Surges
African commodity markets moved sharply in early August as Brent crude fell 5.26%, gold remained above $4,000 per ounce and cocoa surged 9.44%. The contrasting moves highlight the growing importance of commodity prices for African exports, currencies and fiscal revenues
Commodities Focus: Brent Falls, Gold Holds Above $4,000, Cocoa Surges on Supply Concerns
Commodity markets took divergent paths in early August 2026 as Brent crude oil tumbled, gold remained resilient above $4,000 per ounce, and cocoa futures rallied sharply on fresh West African supply concerns. Explore the latest price movements and what they mean for African businesses and investors.
The Weekly Pulse: July 14–18, 2026
Cocoa steadies near $4,180/t, gold holds above $3,290, and the Ghana Stock Exchange extends its lead as the continent's strongest market of 2026.
Gold at $3,290: How Africa's Gold Producers Are Benefiting From the Sustained Price Rally
Gold has traded above $3,000 per troy ounce for most of 2025 and 2026, sustained by central bank buying and safe-haven demand. For South Africa, Ghana, Mali and Tanzania, that is a substantial transfer.
The Weekly Pulse: June 23–27, 2026
Cotton falls below 70 cents, putting pressure on Sahel producers; gold consolidates above $3,200; and the JSE Top 40 holds an 8.6% year-to-date gain.
Other commodities
| Commodity | Price | Week | % | Range | Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cocoa
$/tonne
|
4,180 | down -120 | -2.79% | 4,100–4,340 | ICE / LIFFE |
|
Brent Crude Oil
$/barrel
|
60.40 | down -1.20 | -1.95% | 59.80–62.10 | ICE Brent |
|
Coffee (Robusta)
$/tonne
|
5,180 | up +90 | +1.77% | 5,050–5,240 | ICE Liffe |
|
Copper
$/tonne
|
9,420 | down -180 | -1.87% | 9,380–9,680 | LME |
|
Palm Oil
$/tonne
|
940.00 | up +22.00 | +2.40% | 905.00–960.00 | CME / Bursa Malaysia |
|
Natural Gas
$/MMBtu
|
10.80 | up +0.40 | +3.85% | 10.20–11.10 | TTF (Europe) |
|
Cotton
¢/lb
|
68.40 | down -1.20 | -1.72% | 67.80–70.20 | ICE |