Independent daily cocoa market reports covering New York and London futures, price action, spreads, volume, open interest, arrivals, stocks, weather, trade flows and the outlook for the next trading session.
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
Cocoa Daily Report
* 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,
Cocoa Daily Report
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
Cocoa Daily Report
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
Cocoa Daily Report
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
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* 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/
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* 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
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* 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
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* Ghana’s COCOBOD assured farmers that there will be no further reductions in the cocoa farmgate price, aiming to stabilize producer confidence amid falling global prices. * Brazil’s plans for large-scale cocoa plantations are slowing sharply after the recent price decline, with industry estimates suggesting that around half of
Cocoa Daily Report
Cocoa futures traded relatively quietly on 11 March, as the market entered a consolidation phase following the strong gains recorded earlier in the week. In New York, the May-26 contract closed slightly higher at 3,429, while deferred months continued to outperform, reflecting ongoing positioning along the forward curve.
Cocoa Daily Report
Cocoa futures extended their strong upward momentum on 10 March, with both New York and London contracts registering significant gains across the forward curve. The rally followed already strong performance on 9 March and indicates persistent buying pressure throughout the cocoa market. A Reuters poll of traders and analysts suggests
Cocoa Daily Report
Cocoa futures continued their upward momentum on Monday, extending the sharp rally seen at the end of the previous week. Prices rose across both the London and New York markets as traders maintained a bullish stance toward the mid-2026 delivery period. The move reflects continued concern over structural supply