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Farmers across Ivory Coast are expressing increased optimism about the upcoming mid-crop cocoa harvest, supported by above-average rainfall in key growing regions. The country, the world’s largest cocoa producer, is currently transitioning from its dry season (mid-November to March) into the rainy season, which typically runs
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Cocoa arrivals at ports in Ivory Coast, the world’s leading producer, reached approximately 1.423 million metric tonnes by March 29, marking a 1.2% decline compared to the same period last season. Recent weekly delivery data shows a notable increase in volumes. Between March 23 and March 29,
Cocoa Daily Report
* Ivory Coast cocoa arrivals reached 1.423 million tons as of March 29, down 1.2% year-on-year * Farmers continue to sell actively despite lower farmgate prices * Weather conditions are improving * Demand remains weak, with first-quarter grinding expected to decline across Europe, Asia, and North America Cocoa futures
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News flow into the end of the week remained relatively light, with no major market-moving developments, reinforcing the predominantly technical nature of recent price action. Weather conditions in West Africa continue to be mixed. According to CRA, cumulative 30-day rainfall in Ivory Coast and Ghana is at or
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The absence of fundamental drivers confirms that the 26 March rebound was purely technical and positioning-driven, rather than a reaction to new information. The prior session (25 March) reflected aggressive selling with rising open interest, pointing to new short positioning. The subsequent recovery on 26 March, in the absence
Coffee Daily Report
Coffee futures moved lower on March 25, 2026, in a session largely dictated by technical factors rather than new fundamental developments. Both arabica and robusta markets recorded declines in nearby contracts, although price action remained contained within established ranges, reinforcing the perception that the market is undergoing a correction rather
Cocoa Daily Report
Cocoa futures extended their decline during the session, with the nearby contracts falling sharply on a day-on-day basis. May-26 declined by 3.03%, with similar losses across the front of the curve (Jul-26 -2.79%, Sep-26 -2.72%), reflecting broad-based selling pressure and weak
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Coffee Daily Report
Arabica coffee futures on ICE closed lower on Monday, following a highly volatile trading session. After the strong rally seen last week, the market entered a phase of technical correction, with prices moving lower during the day. However, losses were partially recovered by the close, with the May contract settling
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* 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,
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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
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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