Cocoa Breaking News

Asia’s Cocoa Grindings Surge 25% in Q2, Signalling Strong Recovery in Regional Demand

The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) has reported a strong recovery in regional cocoa processing, with second-quarter 2026 grindings reaching 224,646 metric tons, representing a 25.07% increase compared with Q2 2025. The figure also marks a 0.51% increase from the first quarter of 2026, highlighting continued momentum despite historically elevated cocoa prices.

The latest data brings first-half (H1) 2026 grindings to 448,149 metric tons, compared with 392,077 metric tons during the same period last year—an increase of approximately 14.3% year-on-year.

North American Cocoa Grindings Rise 7.65% in Q2 2026, Signaling Strong Chocolate Demand

North American cocoa grindings totaled 109,659 metric tons during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest survey released by the National Confectioners Association (NCA). Based on the published figures, grindings increased by 7,794 metric tons, or 7.65%, from 101,865 metric tons recorded in the

Coffee Market Remains Supported as Tight Supplies Offset Expectations of a Larger Brazilian Crop (15 July 2026)

Coffee futures ended Wednesday modestly higher as the market continued to balance improving long-term supply prospects with persistent short-term shortages. Although traders increasingly expect Brazil's record crop to ease the global supply situation later this year, physical coffee remains difficult to source, supporting prices despite signs

Cocoa Futures Consolidated as Markets Awaited Grinding Data (15 July 2026)

Correction: There was an error in the Ivory Coast grinding calculations. Cocoa futures entered a consolidation phase on Wednesday after Tuesday's sharp rebound, with both New York and London markets trading in relatively contained ranges. In New York, the September 2026 contract settled at 5,916, down 20

European Cocoa Grindings Fall Sharply in Q2 2026 as Demand Remains Under Pressure

The European Cocoa Association (ECA) reported that European cocoa grindings totaled 316,366 tonnes in Q2 2026, representing a 4.6% year-on-year decline compared with 331,762 tonnes in Q2 2025. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, grindings also fell by 2.9% from 325,895 tonnes processed

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North American Cocoa Grindings Rise 7.65% in Q2 2026, Signaling Strong Chocolate Demand

Coffee Market Remains Supported as Tight Supplies Offset Expectations of a Larger Brazilian Crop (15 July 2026)

Cocoa Futures Consolidated as Markets Awaited Grinding Data (15 July 2026)

European Cocoa Grindings Fall Sharply in Q2 2026 as Demand Remains Under Pressure