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  • Cocoa Crunch: Bean Surplus Slashed, Prices Poised to Pop

    Cocoa Crunch: Bean Surplus Slashed, Prices Poised to Pop
    2025/12/19
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    This is your Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey friends, welcome back to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with me, Vanessa Clark. Today, were diving into the latest on cocoa prices, market volatility, and what it all means for your chocolate cravings and investments.

    Right now, as of this evening, cocoa futures on the Intercontinental Exchange in New York are trading around 5850 to 6050 dollars per metric tonne. Trading Economics reports it closed at 5859 dollars per tonne, down a bit today but up nearly 15 percent over the past month after surging 17 percent recently according to MarketMinute. Thats still way off the crazy 12000 dollar peaks from early 2024, but it shows the cocoa crisis is hanging on tight.

    The big story is shrinking surplus forecasts fueling all this ups and downs. Citigroup just slashed their 2025-2026 global surplus estimate to 79000 metric tonnes from 134000 back in September. Rabobank cut theirs to 250000 tonnes on December 10th, blaming ongoing issues in West African production like weather woes and structural problems in Ivory Coast and Ghana. The International Cocoa Organization pegs the 2024-2025 surplus at only 49000 tonnes, a huge drop from earlier hopes. Plus, ICE stocks in US ports hit a nine-month low, tightening things up even more.

    Looking ahead, get ready for a January effect. Cocoa joins the Bloomberg Commodity Index next year, potentially bringing two billion dollars in passive buying that could push prices toward 7000 dollars. Favorable weather in West Africa might boost yields, but flood risks and the Harmattan winds could spark more swings. Companies are eyeing cocoa alternatives and more processing in Africa to cut raw bean exports.

    Her takeaway for you: If youre a chocolate lover, stock up on favorites now before prices hit your wallet harder. Investors, watch those surplus updates and index news closely, this markets primed for action. Diversify and stay informed to ride the volatility.

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  • Cocoa Swings: Volatility, Reformulations, and Your Chocolate Fix

    Cocoa Swings: Volatility, Reformulations, and Your Chocolate Fix
    2025/12/18
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    This is your Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hello everyone, welcome to another episode of Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Im your host Vanessa Clark, and today were diving into the latest on cocoa prices, market volatility, and what it all means for your chocolate cravings. Grab your favorite bar and lets chat.

    First up, the big news youve been waiting for: todays cocoa trading price. According to CocoaRadar, cocoa is at 5899 dollars and 68 cents per metric ton as of Thursday, down 78 dollars and 32 cents, or 1.31 percent, from yesterdays close of 5978 dollars per ton. Trading Economics reports it slightly lower at around 5923 dollars per ton, with a 0.92 percent drop. Prices have been sliding a bit today on expectations of stronger supplies from West Africa, but do not get too comfy, because this market loves to swing.

    Over the past month, cocoa prices are up nearly 20 percent despite being about 50 percent off last years crazy highs above 12000 dollars per ton. Why the ups and downs? Surplus forecasts for the 2025-26 season keep shrinking. Citigroup just cut theirs to 79 thousand metric tons from 134 thousand, and Rabobank dropped to 250 thousand from 328 thousand. ICE-monitored stocks in US ports hit a nine-month low, and weather in Ghana and Côte dIvoire could still shake things up. Strong arrivals from Côte dIvoire and Ecuador are helping, plus the EU delayed its deforestation rules, giving companies a breather.

    On the chocolate side, demand stays tough. Brands like Nestlé and Pladis are reformulating bars to cut cocoa content, even calling them chocolate flavor now. Big players like Barry Callebaut are eyeing splits to handle volatility. But hey, farmers in Ivory Coast say next years harvest looks promising with good rains.

    Actionable tip for you: If youre stocking up on chocolate, watch for deals now, but think long-term, sustainable brands, as one in three folks pay extra for verified cocoa. Prices might ease into next year, but volatility is the new normal, so diversify your treats, maybe mix in some dark chocolate for those anti-aging perks from theobromine.

    Thanks for joining me today on Daily Cocoa Price Tracker. If you loved this, subscribe, share with your cocoa-loving friends, and tune in next time for more updates. Stay sweet, everyone.

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  • Cocoa Crunch: Tighter Surpluses, Premium Picks, & Sweet Futures

    Cocoa Crunch: Tighter Surpluses, Premium Picks, & Sweet Futures
    2025/12/17
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    This is your Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey friends, welcome back to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Im your host Vanessa, and today were diving into the latest on cocoa prices, market buzz, and what it all means for you whether youre a chocolate lover, trader, or just curious about this sweet commodity.

    First up, the current trading price. As of today, March 2026 cocoa futures are sitting at around 5978 dollars per tonne on ICE, down a touch from yesterday but still holding strong above 5900 after some early gains. US cocoa closed the day at 6009 dollars, per Investing.com data, with prices dipping on news of good rains in West Africa boosting yields. Barchart confirms that slight pullback of 20 points, but were watching closely as Ivory Coast farmers report blooming trees and solid pod development ahead of the main harvest.

    Big news driving the chatter: Citigroup just slashed its 202526 global cocoa surplus forecast to 79000 metric tons from 134000 back in September, and Rabobank trimmed theirs to 250000 tons from 328000 last month. Trading Economics highlights how this, plus US port inventories hitting a nine-month low of 1.65 million bags, is propping up prices despite the weather boost. Farmers in Ivory Coast say the 202526 outlook looks positive, which could mean steadier supply down the line.

    On the broader market, the global cocoa beans market is valued at about 15474 million dollars in 2025, projected to grow to nearly 18900 million by 2034 at a 2.25 percent compound annual growth rate, according to Market Growth Reports. Demand from chocolate and confectionery is huge, with Europe and North America leading processing, and Asia-Pacific ramping up fast, especially in China and India. Trends point to premium traceable beans and organic options booming, like organic cocoa grindings growing at 7.4 percent through 2030 per HTF Market Intelligence.

    Actionable takeaway for you: If youre buying chocolate or investing, eye those premium and sustainable brands they often hold value better amid volatility. Weather could ease supply worries, but tighter surpluses might keep prices elevated, so stock up on favorites now or consider diversified trades.

    Thats your daily cocoa update, friends. Thanks for tuning in, be sure to subscribe and catch us next time for more on cocoa prices, futures, and market trends. Talk soon!

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  • Cocoa Crunch Time: Tight Supplies, Weather Watch, and Your Chocolate Fix

    Cocoa Crunch Time: Tight Supplies, Weather Watch, and Your Chocolate Fix
    2025/12/16
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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, and we are diving into what is happening in the global cocoa market right now.

    Let us start with the number everyone cares about. According to Trading Economics and Investing dot com, benchmark cocoa futures are trading around five thousand nine hundred ninety eight dollars per metric ton, up a little over two percent from the previous close. That means cocoa has bounced in the last day, gained almost fourteen percent over the past month, but is still trading at roughly half of where it was a year ago, when prices spiked to nearly twelve thousand dollars per ton.

    So what is driving today’s cocoa price. Recent reports from the International Cocoa Organization and banks like Citigroup and Rabobank point to a much smaller global cocoa surplus than earlier expected, and even talk of tight cocoa supply. At the same time, weather in West Africa, especially Ivory Coast and Ghana, has generally been good, and farmers are reporting healthy pods and hopes for a strong main crop. That optimism helped pull prices down from those extreme highs we saw in twenty twenty four, but tight inventories and cautious demand are still keeping cocoa relatively expensive by long term standards.

    What does this mean if you are a chocolate lover, a small business, or a trader watching cocoa futures. For chocolate fans, today’s cocoa price level suggests finished chocolate prices are unlikely to drop quickly. For small makers and bakers, it may be smart to lock in supply with shorter contracts, rather than betting on a big price crash. For traders, this is a classic tug of war market, with forecasts of better crops pulling prices down, and talk of lower surplus and tight stocks pushing them back up.

    If you follow cocoa prices, cocoa futures, chocolate costs, or soft commodity markets, this is a moment to stay nimble, watch supply news from Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Ecuador, and pay attention to updates from the International Cocoa Organization and major banks.

    I am Vanessa Clark, and this has been the Daily Cocoa Price Tracker. Thanks for listening, make sure you subscribe, and tune in next time for your fresh update on the cocoa market.

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  • Cocoa Crunch: Bean Prices Dip, Fairtrade Hikes, AI Allies

    Cocoa Crunch: Bean Prices Dip, Fairtrade Hikes, AI Allies
    2025/12/15
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    This is your Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hello, friends, welcome to another episode of Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Im Vanessa, your go-to guide for all things cocoa, and today were diving into the latest on cocoa prices, market moves, and what it means for chocolate lovers like you and me.

    First up, the big news you have been waiting for: as of today, cocoa is trading at around 5878 dollars per metric ton, according to Trading Economics. That is down a sharp 6.4 percent from yesterday, marking a volatile drop after some recent ups and downs. Over the past month, though, prices are up about 12 percent, even as they sit nearly 50 percent below last years peaks. Remember, cocoa hit an all-time high of over 12900 dollars just last year, driven by shortages in Ivory Coast and Ghana, the worlds top producers.

    What is behind todays slump? Favorable weather in West Africa is boosting harvests, with Ivory Coast farmers shipping more beans to ports, up slightly from last year, as Barchart reports. The International Cocoa Organization recently cut its surplus forecast but still sees a tighter supply ahead, and Rabobank trimmed its outlook too. Plus, look out for January: Citigroup predicts up to 2 billion dollars in buying when NY cocoa joins the Bloomberg Commodity Index, which could push prices higher.

    On the industry front, Barry Callebaut, the biggest chocolate maker, is teaming up with AI from NotCo and Planet A Foods to fight volatility and create cocoa alternatives, per Food Navigator. Smart move as prices swing wild from droughts and diseases. Fairtrade is stepping up too, hiking minimum prices for farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast to 3500 dollars per ton starting 2026, helping them weather the storm.

    For you at home, heres your takeaway: stock up on holiday chocolate deals now before potential January rallies, and support sustainable brands to back farmers. Stay savvy with cocoa market trends to spot investment opportunities or just enjoy that bar guilt-free.

    Thanks for tuning in, friends. Subscribe, share with your cocoa crew, and join me next time for more Daily Cocoa Price Tracker updates. Talk soon!

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  • Cocoa Craze: Navigating the Volatility with Vanessa's Savvy Insights

    Cocoa Craze: Navigating the Volatility with Vanessa's Savvy Insights
    2025/12/13
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    This is your Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey friends, welcome back to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Im your host Vanessa, and today were diving into the latest on cocoa prices, whats driving the market, and some smart tips to help you navigate this wild ride.

    First up, the big number youre here for: as of December 12, cocoa closed at 6,122 dollars per tonne, down 1.81 percent from the day before, according to Trading Economics. Thats after hitting highs above 6,100 earlier in the week, fueled by speculative buying and rumors of uneven harvests in West Africa, the worlds top growing region like Ivory Coast and Ghana. Over the past month, prices are up a solid 11.57 percent, though still 45.67 percent below last years peak. Trading Economics notes cocoa hit an all-time high of 12,906 dollars back in December 2024, so were in a recovery phase after that crazy surge from weather woes and diseases.

    Whats behind the bounce? Rabobank just cut its 2025-26 global surplus forecast to 250,000 metric tons from 328,000, and the International Cocoa Organization slashed the 2024-25 surplus to 49,000 metric tons with production down to 4.69 million metric tons. ICE stocks are tightening too, dropping to 1.66 million bags, the lowest since March. Plus, get this: cocoas joining the Bloomberg Commodity Index next year, which could spark up to 2 billion dollars in buying come January.

    Looking ahead, forecasts from Trading Economics see it dipping to around 5,571 dollars by quarters end and 4,674 in 12 months. But Ivory Coast farmers are optimistic with recent rains boosting next harvests bean size and quality.

    For you listeners, heres your takeaway: if youre stocking chocolate or eyeing investments, watch West African supply news closely. Diversify into cocoa ETFs or futures if youre bold, but play it safe with hedged positions given the volatility. Holiday chocolate prices stay high since assortments were locked in months ago, per market analysts.

    Thats your daily cocoa update, packed with the fresh news to keep you ahead. Thanks for tuning in, friends, grab that subscribe button, and Ill catch you next time for more on cocoa prices and trends. Stay sweet!

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  • Cocoa Crunch: Prices Dip, Supplies Tighten, and Your Chocolate Fix

    Cocoa Crunch: Prices Dip, Supplies Tighten, and Your Chocolate Fix
    2025/12/12
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    This is your Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Welcome back to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Hey friends, its your go-to gal Vanessa here, chatting about everything cocoa like were sipping hot chocolate together on a cozy evening. Today, were diving into the latest cocoa news, the current trading price, and what it all means for you whether youre a trader, farmer, or just love your chocolate fix.

    First up, the big number everyone wants: as of today, December 12, cocoa is trading at 6,122 dollars per tonne on the New York market, according to Trading Economics. Thats down a bit, about 1.81 percent from yesterday, but hold on, its up over 11 percent in the past month alone. Over in London, futures are hovering around 4,441 dollars per tonne from recent closes. Prices have been consolidating gains after a sharp rally, thanks to tightening supplies.

    Now, the scoop from the ground: in Cameroon, cocoa beans at the Port of Douala jumped to between 2,170 and 2,470 CFA francs per kilogram on December 9, a solid 170 CFA rebound after weeks of drops, per Business in Cameroon and the National Cocoa and Coffee Board data. Thats good news for growers, as port prices ripple right back to farm gates. But globally, the International Cocoa Organization cut its 2024-25 surplus forecast to just 49,000 tonnes from 142,000, with production at 4.69 million tonnes. Rabobank trimmed their 2025-26 surplus view to 250,000 tonnes too. Ivory Coast arrivals are down 1.8 percent year-over-year, stocks in US ports hit an eight-month low, and Nigerias output could drop 11 percent next season.

    What does this mean? A short-term correction amid ample supplies, but watch for index inclusion in the Bloomberg Commodity Index come January, which could spark big buying. Heavy rains in Ivory Coast and Ghana might slow harvests short-term but boost later yields.

    Actionable takeaway, pals: if youre trading, eye those support levels around recent highs and consider hedging with futures. For everyday folks, stock up on chocolate bargains now before potential squeezes push prices up. Stay informed, diversify your portfolio, and maybe plant a cocoa tree if you can.

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  • Cocoa Crunch: Your Bittersweet Chocolate Price Update with Vanessa

    Cocoa Crunch: Your Bittersweet Chocolate Price Update with Vanessa
    2025/12/11
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    This is your Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

    Hey friend, welcome back to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. I am Vanessa, and today we are diving into what is going on with the cocoa market and how that might affect your chocolate budget.

    Let us start with the number everyone is searching for. According to Trading Economics, the current cocoa price is about 6 thousand one hundred sixty one dollars per metric ton, and it has slipped just a fraction of a percent from yesterday. Over the past month though, cocoa is still up roughly ten percent, so we are in a short term uptrend even after that big crash from last year’s record highs.

    To give you some context, news agencies like AFP reported that in late twenty twenty four cocoa futures in New York exploded to around twelve thousand dollars per ton, the highest level on record. Since then prices have dropped by more than forty percent, but compared to the long term range of one thousand to four thousand dollars, cocoa is still very expensive by historical standards.

    So what is driving today’s price action. Trading Economics reports that analysts like Rabobank and the International Cocoa Organization now expect a much smaller global cocoa surplus. They have cut their surplus forecasts for the twenty twenty four to twenty twenty five and twenty twenty five to twenty twenty six seasons and also trimmed production estimates. On top of that, monitored cocoa inventories in key ports have been falling. Less extra cocoa on hand plus lower expected production equals tighter global supply, and tight supply is what keeps cocoa prices elevated.

    At the same time, farmers in Ivory Coast, the world’s top cocoa producer, are reporting better weather with light rains and warm conditions that should support a stronger upcoming harvest. That is why some traders think the market could stay tight but slowly move toward balance rather than another huge spike.

    Here are a few quick, practical takeaways you can use.

    If you buy chocolate regularly, expect prices in the store to come down more slowly than the cocoa chart suggests. Even though cocoa has dropped sharply from last year’s peak, many manufacturers locked in higher costs months ago and are still dealing with expensive inventories. Some brands are also quietly shrinking bar sizes or reducing cocoa content instead of cutting prices, so it pays to check the label and the weight on the package.

    If you are a small business using cocoa, like a bakery or chocolatier, this is a moment to review your purchasing strategy. With cocoa still more than forty percent below last year’s peak but well above long term norms, consider staggering your purchases. You might lock in part of your needs now while leaving some flexibility in case a bigger crop out of West Africa softens prices later.

    For investors watching cocoa futures or cocoa related stocks, keep an eye on a few key search terms and indicators. Look for updates from the International Cocoa Organization on global surplus or deficit, weather reports from Ghana and Ivory Coast, and any news on tree disease or farmgate price policies. Those factors have been the big movers behind this market over the last few seasons.

    And if you are just a chocolate lover, one easy strategy is to buy a bit in bulk when you see a promotion, especially on baking cocoa or chocolate chips. With underlying cocoa prices still volatile, stocking up during sales can protect you from the next price swing.

    That is it for today’s Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with me, Vanessa Clark. Thanks so much for hanging out with me and nerding out on cocoa prices. Be sure to subscribe, share this with a friend who loves chocolate as much as you do, and tune in next time for your latest daily cocoa market update.

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