Daily Cocoa Reports and News
* Ivory Coast grindings rose +1.1% y/y in February * Cocoa arrivals reached 1.392m tons as of Mar 22, * Weather conditions remain suboptimal * Quality concerns emerging * Mid-crop estimate currently around 400,000 tons, but highly sensitive to near-term weather developments Cocoa futures extended losses into 23-Mar, with both New
Cocoa Breaking News
Source: Reuters Farmers across Ivory Coast have reported insufficient rainfall in key cocoa-growing regions, raising concerns about the development of the upcoming mid-crop. According to growers, additional precipitation will be critical in the coming weeks to improve soil moisture and support yields. The country is currently transitioning out of its
Cocoa Breaking News
Ivory Coast’s cocoa processing activity recorded a modest increase in February, with total grind volumes rising 1.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the national exporters’ association. Processors handled approximately 53,058 metric tons of cocoa beans during the month. Despite the annual increase, cumulative grind volumes for
Cocoa Breaking News
Cocoa arrivals at ports in Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, reached approximately 1.392 million metric tons between October 1 and March 22 of the 2025/26 season, according to exporters’ estimates released Monday. This marks a 2.5% decrease compared to the same period in the
Daily Cocoa Reports and News
Cocoa prices moved lower on Friday, with New York cocoa falling to a two-week low. The decline was primarily driven by macro factors, notably a stronger U.S. dollar. There were no major fundamental developments on Friday. Price action appeared largely technical, with the market reacting to macro conditions and
Daily Cocoa Reports and News
Cocoa futures rebounded sharply on 19 March, reversing the broad-based liquidation observed in the prior session. Gains were consistent across the curve in both New York and London, with a modest front-end leadership. Cocoa markets continue to face fundamental pressure from weak origin-side demand, even as prices attempt to stabilize
Daily Cocoa Reports and News
Cocoa futures extended their decline on 18 March when assessed on a close-to-close basis, confirming that underlying selling pressure persisted despite the prior session’s settlement-based stabilization. The move reflects continued liquidation across both major markets rather than a temporary pause in the downtrend. News flow was limited, with no
Daily Cocoa Reports and News
* Ecuador Feb exports -10.98% y/y; season exports still +3.09% * Ecuador 2025/26 export outlook strong at ~608–615k tons * Ivory Coast mid-crop expected solid, with peak May–July * Ivorian arrivals at 1.37m tons, down 3.1% y/y * Global balance points to surplus in 2025/26
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Cocoa Breaking News
Cocoa deliveries to ports in Côte d’Ivoire have slightly declined compared with last season, according to data from exporters released on March 17. Since the start of the 2025/26 marketing season on October 1, total cocoa arrivals have reached 1.37 million metric tons as of March 15,
Daily Cocoa Reports and News
* Ivory Coast farmers expect a strong cocoa mid-crop, supported by healthy pod development despite below-average rainfall last week in several growing regions. * However, rainfall remains uneven across regions, and continued dry conditions in some areas could still limit yields if weather does not improve. * No Ivory Coast port arrival figures
Daily Cocoa Reports and News
* Cocoa futures closed mixed Friday, with New York extending losses while London contracts edged higher. * Currency moves drove the divergence, as a stronger dollar pressured U.S. prices while a weaker pound supported London cocoa. * Ghana’s COCOBOD has delayed repayment of more than $400 million in loans owed to