Cocoa & Cocoa Association of Asia

Cocoa: Cocoa prices have fallen to 3-week lows due to abundant supplies and rising inventories, but supported by forecasts of a smaller surplus and El Niño risks.

Cocoa Association of Asia: Reported a 25% surge in Q2 Asian cocoa grindings, well above expectations, indicating strong demand in Asia.

Cocoa: Cocoa prices are falling due to selling pressure from producers, abundant inventories, and weak global demand, despite some supportive factors like El Niño–Southern Oscillation concerns and reduced surplus estimates.

Cocoa Association of Asia: The Cocoa Association of Asia reported an unexpected rise in Q1 Asian Cocoa grindings, which is a positive factor for Cocoa prices.

Cocoa: Cocoa prices are sharply higher due to prospects of a smaller global surplus, resilient consumer demand for chocolate, and disruptions in global supplies caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Cocoa Association of Asia: The Cocoa Association of Asia reported an unexpected rise in Q1 Asian Cocoa grindings, indicating stronger demand in Asia which is bullish for Cocoa prices.

Cocoa: Cocoa prices have surged to 6-month highs due to supply threats from West African floods and El Niño–Southern Oscillation, though rising inventories and weak demand provide some bearish pressure.

Cocoa Association of Asia: Reported a 5.2% rise in Asian Q1 cocoa grindings, stronger than expected, partially offsetting demand weakness elsewhere.