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Cocoa 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
Daily Cocoa Market Reports
* 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
Cocoa News
European cocoa grindings opened 2026 on a notably weak footing, reinforcing the structural slowdown that began in 2024 and intensified through 2025. The latest data from the European Cocoa Association shows that Q1 2026 grindings reached 325,852 tons, representing a year-on-year decline of 7.8%. This marks
Daily Cocoa Market Reports
* Malaysia Q1 cocoa grindings rose 8.7% y/y to 91,496 tons, and increased 15% q/q from 79,528 tons in Q4 2025, significantly exceeding expectations. * A Bloomberg survey indicates ECA grindings are expected to fall 6% * Expana highlights favorable crop conditions in Ghana * In Ivory Coast, crop
Coffee Daily Report
The coffee market ended Monday (13) with modest gains across international exchanges, largely supported by developments in Brazil. While the upward movement was limited, it was sufficient to keep prices stable amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding supply and trading flows. On the New York exchange, arabica futures moved slightly higher. The
Daily Cocoa Market Reports
Cocoa futures extended their recovery into the latest session, with both London and New York markets posting consistent gains across the front and mid-curve. The move has been orderly rather than impulsive, with price action supported by strong volume, particularly in New York while remaining capped below key technical
Cocoa News
Cocoa arrivals in Ivory Coast reached approximately 1.462 million metric tons by April 12, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 0.3% since the start of the 2025/26 season on October 1, according to exporters. During the week of April 6 to April 12, an estimated
Cocoa News
Recent weather patterns in Ivory Coast, combining consistent rainfall with intermittent sunshine, have created favorable conditions for the country’s mid-crop cocoa production. Farmers report that these conditions have supported strong crop development across most cocoa-growing regions. The mid-crop season, which runs from March through August, is
Daily Cocoa Market Reports
* Expana sees cocoa market conditions stabilizing * TRS reports mid-crop output is estimated at ~400,000 metric tonnes * Expana has raised its 2025/26 global surplus forecast by 20,000 tonnes to 164,000 tonnes * West African weather remains mixed * Logistics are improving, with the Coffee and Cocoa Council increasing
Coffee Daily Report
* Arabica futures on ICE Futures US traded in consolidation Thursday * StoneX raises Brazil 2026/27 coffee output estimate by 6.51% to 75.30m bags * Starbucks completes sale of 60% stake in China retail business to Boyu Capital * illycaffè FY2025 revenue +12% to €700m; strong growth in US (+20%) and
Daily Cocoa Market Reports
* Cocoa futures rebounded sharply * Ivory Coast arrivals reaching approximately 1.45 million tonnes * With early estimates pointing to a roughly 5% year-on-year decline in Easter chocolate sales * Weather conditions in West Africa are broadly supportive * In Ghana, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh questioned whether recent price declines
Cocoa News
Cocoa arrivals at ports in Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, reached approximately 1.445 million metric tons by April 5, according to exporters. This represents a marginal increase of 0.2% compared to the same period last season, which began on October 1. Between March 30 and