Cocoa Breaking News
Cocoa farmers in Ghana are raising concerns that prolonged payment delays are threatening their ability to harvest a strong mid-crop, despite favorable growing conditions. Some farmers report waiting up to six months for payments, creating serious cash flow constraints. These delays have significantly reduced farmers’ working capital, making it difficult
Coffee Daily Report
* July arabica closed at 288.45 cents , up 0.60 cents * Reports of a potential sale of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group * Brazilian exports reached 1.39 million bags as of April 17 * Honduras is expected to export 5.5 million bags, up 15.45 percent * Peru’s harvest is nearing
Daily Cocoa Reports and News
* Cocoa futures reversed on 21-Apr, with both New York and London declining across the curve * Demand signals are improving in emerging markets * Ghana trade data shows strong growth in processed cocoa exports in value terms * Expana cut its 2025/26 global surplus estimate by 14,000 tons * Cameroon farmgate prices
Coffee Daily Report
Global coffee futures markets rallied on Monday, April 20, reversing part of the recent downward trend and reinforcing a recovery driven primarily by renewed supply concerns. Both arabica and robusta contracts posted solid gains across major maturities, reflecting a market still highly sensitive to production risks and producer behavior, particularly
Daily Cocoa Reports and News
* New York nearby contracts rose roughly +1.5% to +2.0%, while London gained +1.5% to +2.7% * Ivory Coast cocoa arrivals reached 1.482 million metric tons by April 19, broadly flat year-on-year (+0.1%), signaling steady overall supply flow. * The Cocoa Association (CRA) maintained a surplus outlook,
Cocoa Breaking News
Farmers in Ivory Coast said last week’s rainfall was below average across most cocoa-growing areas, raising concerns that additional moisture is needed to help improve the quality of beans in the March-to-August mid-crop. Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, is currently in its rainy season, which typically
Coffee Daily Report
Ivory Coast cocoa arrivals reached 1.482 million metric tons by April 19, marking a marginal increase of 0.1% compared to the same period last season. Given that the marketing season began on October 1, this confirms that cumulative supply is essentially flat year-on-year, pointing to stabilization after earlier
Daily Cocoa Reports and News
* Cocoa extends losses: New York July futures settle near $3,280/t, down over 5% on the day, with the front end continuing to lead the decline. * Ecuador March exports rise 2.2% y/y, with crop-year shipments up 3.0% * Brazil grind falls 0.8% y/y * Europe (-7.
Daily Cocoa Reports and News
* Grind data highlights increasing regional divergence in demand: Europe Q1 grind -7.8% y/y, with Germany -8.7% * Asia provides a key offset, with Q1 grind +5.2% y/y * North America adds to bearish demand signals, with Q1 grindings -3.8% y/y, * Barry Callebaut reports continued volume
Cocoa Breaking News
North American cocoa processing declined in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting softer demand conditions across the region. Data released by the National Confectioners Association shows cocoa grindings totaled 106,087 metric tons, a 3.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. The result came in at the
Cocoa Breaking News
The first-quarter 2026 grinding data released by Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) provides a clear signal that Asian cocoa demand remains structurally strong despite broader macroeconomic uncertainty. The reported figures show Q1 grindings at 223,503 metric tonnes, representing a 5.20% year-on-year increase and a notably stronger 13.44%
Daily Cocoa Reports and News
* Cocoa futures eased on 15-Apr * European cocoa grindings for Q1 2026 were released after the close, showing 325,895 tons, down -7.9% y/y, weaker than expectations of -3% to -7% * Malaysia reported stronger Q1 grindings earlier in the week, up +8.7% y/y to 91,496 tons,