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
* 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
* 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
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
* 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,
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
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
* 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.
* 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
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
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%
* 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,
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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 one of
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* 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
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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
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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 resistance
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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 17,000
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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 progressing well so
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* 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 export
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* 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
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* 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 were politically influenced
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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
Cocoa farmers across Ivory Coast are expressing concern over a lack of rainfall in key growing regions, warning that additional moisture is critical for the proper development of the ongoing mid-crop. As the world’s leading cocoa producer enters its rainy season, typically spanning April through mid-November, farmers reported unusually
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Cocoa futures traded in a volatile but ultimately indecisive session. Prices initially extended higher, testing the 3350 area, before encountering resistance and reversing sharply lower toward 3200. The market later stabilized and partially recovered, settling back into the 3240–3250 range. The price action reflects continued uncertainty, with intraday strength