A recent Westpac economic update indicates that Papua New Guinea’s rural households have been significantly supported by strong earnings from cocoa and coffee exports. The report highlights the positive impact of these commodities on the economic well-being of those in rural areas. However, the analysis also cautions that increasing global price volatility poses a growing risk to this positive trend. The report suggests external economic factors could impact the sustainability of these gains. Access to the full report is restricted to paid subscribers of the *Post Courier*. Further details on specific economic indicators and projections are contained within the full, subscription-based publication. The continued performance of cocoa and coffee will be key to the future economic health of rural PNG.