Cocoa Daily Report

Cocoa Rebounds on Lighter Volume as Ivorian Crop Concerns Persist (19 October 2026)

Cocoa recovered on Monday, 19 October, after both nearby contracts traded below Friday’s lows. New York December settled at $5,687/t, up $42 (+0.74%), after trading between $5,590 and $5,718. Five-minute trading showed repeated pressure around $5,600 giving way to a later advance above $5,700, followed by consolidation near that level and a last trade of $5,695. London December gained £32 (+0.76%) to £4,253/t within a £4,183–£4,268 range. Both markets finished towards the upper end of their daily ranges, while December strengthened against the principal deferred contracts. Lighter turnover nevertheless left the rebound with limited participation support.

Ivorian Cocoa Arrivals Lag Last Year, With Calendar and Revision Qualifications

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Sugar Ends Mixed as Green Pool Widens Deficit Forecast (20 October 2026)

Sugar futures diverged on Tuesday. March raw sugar fell for a third session, settling at 20.52 cents/lb, while May and July gained. December white sugar edged up to $547.10/tonne, but March and May whites declined. The recovery was selective, with neither nearby market establishing a reversal.

Coffee Pulls Back as London Moves Into a Nearby Discount (20 October 2026)

Arabica reversed after reaching a six-week high, with producer selling and profit taking interrupting the recent advance. December settled 1.39% lower at 311.30 cents/lb, retaining part of Monday’s gain. Robusta also weakened. November briefly crossed $3,500/t before retreating towards $3,400, while the

Cocoa Extends Recovery Amid West African Weather Risks (20 October 2026)

Cocoa extended its recovery on Tuesday, 20 October, although both markets surrendered part of their intraday gains. New York December rebounded from an early low of $5,634/t, accelerated through $5,800 and reached $5,903 before easing back towards $5,800 late in the session. It settled at