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Cocoa Crunch: Prices Soar as Supply Woes Bite

Cocoa Crunch: Prices Soar as Supply Woes Bite

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This is your Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

Welcome back to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker. I am Vanessa Clark, your go-to source for the latest news and analysis on everything cocoa. Each day, I keep you in the loop with what is happening in the global cocoa market, so let us talk about what is making headlines and, of course, where cocoa is currently trading.

First up, let us check those numbers. As of today, Wednesday, October twenty-second, cocoa futures surged past sixty-two hundred dollars per tonne. That is the highest mark we have seen in over two weeks. This big move comes after a few months of back-and-forth in the market, but recent days have brought renewed excitement and some real concerns about where supplies are headed next.

So, what is powering this big rebound in cocoa prices? Supply worries are leading the charge. The world’s top cocoa grower, Ivory Coast, has had a rocky start to its main crop season with reports of both slow arrivals and worries about bean quality. Dealers are even warning that higher farmgate prices could tempt some farmers to mix lower-quality cocoa into what is being sent to ports, just to keep up with demand. It is truly a case where every bag counts.

The story does not end there. In Nigeria, another major cocoa producer, the Cocoa Association projects production for the next season will drop by eleven percent year-on-year, falling to just over three hundred thousand tonnes. That kind of shortfall has a real impact on the global market, especially when so many manufacturers are already cautious about sourcing enough high-quality beans to keep chocolate production humming.

For European traders, there is another wrinkle: the European Union is tightening its deforestation laws, meaning stricter traceability rules for cocoa imports. By reducing the delay in enforcement to just six months instead of a year, the EU could make it harder for cocoa from certain regions to reach European factories. This will likely keep inventories tight and prices supported well into next year.

Now, here comes a practical tip for anyone with a stake in this market, whether you are buying chocolate, selling confections, or just watching prices: keep an eye on inventories and those traceability regulations. Policy changes and logistics are just as likely to move prices as weather patterns or crop yields. If you are planning contracts or long-term purchasing, factor in the kind of price swings we are seeing now, and consider hedging where possible.

If you are a manufacturer or run a confectionery business, these higher prices can squeeze margins for months to come. That means it is a good time to talk to suppliers, look at diversifying sourcing, and even plan for recipe adjustments if prices remain elevated into the new year.

Before I go, let me touch on the bigger trend. Even though cocoa prices dropped off earlier this year, they are still three times higher than they were last year. Supply remains tight. And even though some forecasts tease big future harvests, everyone in the market is playing a cautious game right now.

That wraps up today’s Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with me, Vanessa Clark. Thank you so much for tuning in. If you found today’s episode helpful, make sure to subscribe and join me again tomorrow for more updates, practical tips, and insightful cocoa news. Until next time, stay informed and keep your eye on the cocoa market.

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