Actual
5,913.00
Daily Change
-275.00 -4.44%
Monthly
-0.32%
Yearly
-18.67%
Q3 Forecast
6,106.01
Cocoa - Summary

Cocoa futures traded below $6,200 per tonne, hovering close to their lowest in over a week, on profit-booking and signs of improving supplies. Latest data showed Ivory Coast farmers shipped 2.14 MMT of cocoa to ports through August 30, 19% more than a year earlier. The country also plans to boost processing capacity to 1.3 MMT in 2026/27 from 650,000 MT. Meanwhile, ICE inventories climbed to a two-year high of 3,411,776 bags as of September 1. Still, concerns over West African cocoa supply persisted as heavy rainfall and high humidity increased disease risks and weakened pod development, threatening production from both the current and next crops. A strong El Niño could delay the rains and extend dry spells across major West African producers, with stronger Harmattan winds placing additional stress on crops.

Cocoa - Stats

Cocoa fell to 5,913 USD/T on September 8, 2026, down 4.44% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cocoa's price has fallen 0.32%, and is down 18.67% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Cocoa reached an all time high of 12906 in December of 2024. Cocoa - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on September 9 of 2026.

Cocoa - Forecast

Cocoa fell to 5,913 USD/T on September 8, 2026, down 4.44% from the previous day. Over the past month, Cocoa's price has fallen 0.32%, and is down 18.67% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Cocoa is expected to trade at 6106.01 USD/MT by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 5089.01 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,292.33 -10.17 -0.78% 11.62% 26.05% Sep/09
Wheat 723.23 -7.02 -0.96% 12.92% 40.43% Sep/09
Lumber 571.00 2.50 0.44% -1.47% 7.94% Sep/08
Cheese 1.57 0.0092 0.59% -6.88% -13.29% Sep/09
Palm Oil 4,976.00 -2.00 -0.04% 5.36% 11.05% Sep/08
Milk 16.14 0.02 0.12% -3.47% -8.61% Sep/09
Cocoa 5,913.00 -275.00 -4.44% -0.32% -18.67% Sep/08
Cotton 86.85 0.529 0.61% 3.56% 32.63% Sep/09
Rubber 241.90 7.50 3.20% 10.36% 36.05% Sep/08
Orange Juice 150.60 -5.55 -3.55% 6.17% -39.75% Sep/08
Coffee 291.30 -4.30 -1.45% -7.20% -25.88% Sep/08
Oat 349.03 -1.2247 -0.35% 7.72% 9.76% Sep/09
Wool 1,890.00 0 0% 0.91% 46.40% Sep/09
Rice 15.48 0.1000 0.65% 10.37% 33.33% Sep/09
Canola 839.44 0.34 0.04% 5.60% 33.63% Sep/09
Sugar 18.10 0.03 0.17% 9.90% 14.27% Sep/08
Corn 506.30 -4.6960 -0.92% 15.53% 21.42% Sep/09


Cocoa
Cocoa is traded on New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in London. The prices in New York are based on the South-Asian market and prices in London are based on cocoa from Africa. The size of each cocoa contract on the NYMEX is 10 metric tons.The biggest producers of cocoa are Ivory Coast and Ghana which together account for more than 60% of the world’s output. Other major producers include: Indonesia, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ecuador and Brazil. Although cocoa is one of the world’s smallest soft commodity markets, it has global implications on food and candy producers, and the retail industry. Cocoa prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5913.00 6188.00 12906.00 0.91 1959 - 2026 USD/MT Daily

News Stream
Cocoa Futures Fall
Cocoa futures traded below $6,200 per tonne, hovering close to their lowest in over a week, on profit-booking and signs of improving supplies. Latest data showed Ivory Coast farmers shipped 2.14 MMT of cocoa to ports through August 30, 19% more than a year earlier. The country also plans to boost processing capacity to 1.3 MMT in 2026/27 from 650,000 MT. Meanwhile, ICE inventories climbed to a two-year high of 3,411,776 bags as of September 1. Still, concerns over West African cocoa supply persisted as heavy rainfall and high humidity increased disease risks and weakened pod development, threatening production from both the current and next crops. A strong El Niño could delay the rains and extend dry spells across major West African producers, with stronger Harmattan winds placing additional stress on crops.
2026-09-02
Cocoa Futures Hover Near 1-Year High
Cocoa futures traded around $6,600 per tonne, holding close to their highest since September 2025, amid mounting concerns over West African supply. The current crop is facing quality concerns in top producers Ivory Coast and Ghana, where cloudy weather and limited sunshine have favored the spread of black pod disease, while a prolonged dry spell followed by floods and strong winds has damaged young cocoa pods and swept away some trees. The outlook for the next season is more uncertain due to excessive wetness, disease and limited access to chemicals, with risks potentially compounded by an unusually strong El Niño. Production forecasts for major growers have been lowered, with Ivory Coast’s output expected to fall by about 20% to 1.75 million tonnes and Ghana’s to decline 13% to 650,000 tonnes next season. Elsewhere, farmers in Cameroon are struggling with shortages of chemicals to control pests and diseases, while floods have disrupted cocoa farming in Nigeria.
2026-09-01
Cocoa Futures Hit Near 2-Month High
Cocoa futures jumped above $6,200 per tonne, reaching the highest since July 9, as traders reassessed supply prospects for the 2026/27 West African crop. Expectations of lower production are raising the prospect of a tighter market following the substantial global surplus recorded in 2025/26. Harvest forecasts for the Ivory Coast and Ghana, the two largest producers in West Africa, have already been revised substantially lower amid weather risks. The timing of new-crop supplies is also becoming a concern. Both countries have brought forward the official start of the 2026/27 season by one month to September 1, but it does not imply an immediate increase in physical supplies. In Ivory Coast, the main crop is expected to get off to a slow start, with significant arrivals potentially delayed for several weeks. The outlook is further clouded by rising El Niño risks, which could disrupt weather patterns and reduce cocoa production in key growing regions.
2026-08-27