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Check out Vanessa Clark's Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Cocoa Commidity Tracker podcast. For more info go to https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai https://www.quietplease.ai Or check out these deals https://amzn.to/3FkjUmw This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

  1. 2D AGO

    West Africa Weather Watch: How Ivory Coast Forecasts Are Stirring Up Your Cocoa Futures and Chocolate Costs

    https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Cocoa podcast. Good morning and welcome to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker. I am Vanessa Clark, and today we are looking at the latest cocoa market news and the current cocoa trading price. As of the most recent market data, US cocoa futures are trading around three thousand eight hundred forty five dollars per tonne, after a previous close near three thousand seven hundred ninety one dollars. That keeps cocoa firmly in focus for anyone following cocoa prices, cocoa futures, and the chocolate supply chain. The big story right now is that cocoa prices have been very volatile, but there are signs the market may be finding support again. According to Business Today Malaysia, BMI expects cocoa prices to recover in the second half of the year as El Nino risks could tighten supply. That matters because weather disruptions can quickly affect cocoa harvests, especially in key producing regions. At the same time, the market is still balancing the possibility of stronger supply. Barchart reports that Ivory Coast recently raised its cocoa delivery estimate for the current season, pointing to favorable weather and improving output. That kind of news can pressure prices lower, especially when cocoa inventories are already showing signs of rebuilding. For chocolate makers and consumers, this means the cocoa market is still sending mixed signals. Higher supply expectations can ease pressure, but weather risks and tight global stocks can just as quickly push prices back up. If you are watching cocoa beans, chocolate prices, or soft commodity trends, the key takeaway is simple: volatility is still the name of the game. One practical tip for listeners is to keep an eye on West Africa weather updates, especially from Ivory Coast and Ghana, because those regions play a huge role in global cocoa supply. Even small changes there can move the market. I am Vanessa Clark, and this has been Daily Cocoa Price Tracker. Thanks for listening, subscribe so you do not miss the next cocoa market update, and tune in next time for the latest price action and news. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Check out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai For some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4r

    3 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Cocoa Climbs Back: Short Covering Sparks 3% Rally After Three-Day Slide

    https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Cocoa podcast. Hello and welcome to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Today, cocoa traders are watching a market that has been swinging fast. According to Barchart, July ICE New York cocoa closed at 5,184 dollars per metric ton on Tuesday, up 116 points, or about 3.06 percent. July ICE London cocoa also moved higher, closing at 3,002 pounds per metric ton, up 88 points, or about 3.06 percent. That rebound came after cocoa prices fell sharply in the previous sessions, following a six percent drop over three trading days. So what changed? Mainly short covering. That means some traders who had bet on lower prices rushed to buy cocoa contracts back, helping push prices up. Even with this bounce, the bigger story is still supply. Barchart reports that cocoa had recently pulled back from 3 point 75 month highs because of expectations for more abundant supplies. The Ivory Coast, the world’s top cocoa producer, recently raised its delivery estimate for the 2025 to 2026 season to 2.2 million metric tons, up from an earlier forecast of 1.8 to 1.9 million, thanks to favorable weather. The country has also shipped 1.61 million metric tons to ports so far this marketing year, slightly ahead of last year. Another key signal is inventory. ICE cocoa stocks have risen to a 1 point 75 year high, which usually puts pressure on prices. Still, cocoa remains a highly sensitive market, and weather in West Africa, farm output, and global chocolate demand can all shift prices quickly. If you are following cocoa prices for trading, business, or just because you love chocolate, the takeaway is simple: cocoa is still volatile, and supply news is driving the market right now. Thanks for listening to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Be sure to subscribe and tune in next time for the latest cocoa futures prices, market news, and trading updates. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Check out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai For some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4r

    3 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Cocoa Drops Hard as Ivory Coast Harvest Bounces Back and Exchange Stockpiles Swell

    https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Cocoa podcast. Hey friends, Vanessa Clark here, and this is the Daily Cocoa Price Tracker, where we break down what is happening in the cocoa market and why it matters to traders, investors, and anyone watching chocolate prices. Let us start with the latest price action. US cocoa futures have been highly volatile, but the most recent snapshot from Investing dot com shows front month US cocoa trading just under the ten thousand dollar level per metric ton, after a sharp pullback from recent multi month highs. On Barchart, July New York cocoa futures recently dropped more than five percent in a single session, part of a week long slide that pushed prices to about two week lows. So what is driving this big swing in cocoa prices According to Barchart, the main story right now is supply. The Ivory Coast, the worlds top cocoa producer, just boosted its 2025 to 2026 cocoa output forecast to about two point two million metric tons, up from a previous estimate closer to one point eight to one point nine million. Favorable weather has improved the crop outlook, and that more abundant supply is putting downside pressure on cocoa futures. At the same time, inventories tracked by the ICE exchange have climbed to their highest level in roughly one and three quarter years. More beans in the system generally means lower prices, or at least limits how far rallies can run. But it is not all bearish. The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration still sees a strong chance of an El Nino pattern developing, which could bring hotter, drier weather to West Africa later in the year. Early surveys for the 2026 to 2027 crop also point to weaker pod, or cherelle, formation, hinting at potential supply tightness down the road. Here is your takeaway. Short term, the market is reacting to better supply news and higher inventories, which has knocked cocoa off its recent highs. Longer term, weather risks and future crop concerns could easily bring volatility right back. That is it for today’s Daily Cocoa Price Tracker. I am Vanessa Clark. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe and tune in next time so you never miss an update on the cocoa market. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Check out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai For some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4r

    3 min

  4. MAY 4

    Cocoa Futures Dip as EU Deforestation Rules Reshape Global Supply Chains

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    2 min

  5. APR 30

    Cocoa's Tightening Act: How El Niño and Strait Closures Are Shrinking the Global Surplus

    https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Cocoa podcast. Hey everyone, welcome back to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker, I'm your host Vanessa Clark, and boy do we have some exciting market movements to talk about today. If you've been following cocoa futures, you know this has been quite the ride, and we're seeing some really interesting dynamics playing out right now. Let's jump into the numbers. As of yesterday, July ICE New York cocoa closed up 30 points at 0.89 percent, while May ICE London cocoa number 7 closed up 22 points at 0.88 percent. Today we're seeing continued strength with July cocoa up another 22 points at 0.65 percent. The big story here is that cocoa prices are moving higher on prospects of a smaller global surplus, and that's huge for the market. Here's what's driving this rally. StoneX just cut its 2026/27 global cocoa surplus estimate down to 149,000 metric tons from their January forecast of 267,000 metric tons. That's a massive reduction, and they're citing risks to the West African cocoa crop from an expected El Niño weather event. They also trimmed their 2025/26 surplus forecast to 247,000 metric tons from 287,000 metric tons. So we're looking at a tightening supply picture that's definitely supporting prices. On top of that, the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global cocoa supplies. This is pushing up fertilizer costs, global shipping rates, insurance costs, and fuel prices, which all feed into higher costs for cocoa importers. That's a supportive factor for prices across the board. Now, it's not all bullish. We're seeing some headwinds from weak chocolate demand. Chocolate candy sales in North America fell 1.3 percent in the thirteen weeks ending March 22, and Easter chocolate sales dropped about 5 percent compared to last year. Plus, cocoa grindings have been declining in North America and Europe, though Asia surprised with stronger numbers. The supply story remains complex with drought conditions affecting major producers in West Africa, while current inventories remain relatively abundant. But with that surplus shrinking significantly, we're definitely in a supportive environment for cocoa prices. Thanks so much for tuning in to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker. Be sure to subscribe and join us next time for more market insights and price updates. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Check out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai For some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4r This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

    3 min

  6. APR 29

    Ivory Coast Slowdown and Weather Woes Stir Up Cocoa Market Volatility

    https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Cocoa podcast. Hey everyone, welcome back to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker, I'm your host Vanessa Clark, and boy do we have some exciting market movements to talk about today. If you've been following cocoa futures, you know things have been heating up, and I mean that literally and figuratively. Let me give you the latest on where cocoa prices are trading right now. According to recent market data, cocoa is currently trading at 2,451 pounds per ton, which represents a slight dip of about 2.85 percent from the previous close. Now I know that might sound like a pullback, but here's the thing, this is coming off some pretty significant gains we saw earlier this week. Just this past Tuesday, September ICE New York cocoa closed up 261 points, which is a 3.22 percent jump. The London cocoa market saw similar strength with a 3.14 percent increase. So what's driving all this volatility? Well, it comes down to supply concerns, and that's where things get really interesting. Ivory Coast cocoa exports have been slowing down, and that's got traders paying close attention. Government data showed that Ivory Coast farmers shipped 1.76 million metric tons of cocoa to ports this marketing year, which is up 6 percent from last year. But here's the catch, that's down significantly from the much larger 35 percent increase we saw back in December. That slowdown is raising real questions about global cocoa supplies moving forward. And if supply concerns weren't enough, there's also the weather factor. According to the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, rainfall in Ivory Coast and Ghana this season is running below the 30-year average. Combined with high temperatures, that's creating real risks for cocoa pod development heading into the main crop harvest that starts in October. That's a crucial time for the market. So what does this mean for you if you're tracking cocoa? Well, we're seeing support from both supply tightness and weather concerns. These are the kinds of fundamentals that can really move this market. Keep your eyes on those export numbers from Ivory Coast and watch that West African weather forecast closely. Thanks so much for tuning in to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker. Be sure to subscribe and join me next time for more insights on what's moving the cocoa market. Until then, stay informed and happy trading. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Check out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai For some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4r This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

    3 min

  7. APR 28

    Cocoa Takes a Tumble: Ivory Coast Surplus Floods Markets While Demand Melts Away

    https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Cocoa podcast. Hey everyone, welcome to another episode of Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. I'm your host Vanessa, and today we're diving into the latest on cocoa prices, what's driving the market, and what it means for traders and chocolate lovers like us. Right now, cocoa futures are taking a hit. Barchart reports that July ICE New York cocoa is down 135 points, or 3.93 percent, while May ICE London cocoa number seven is down 94 points, or 3.73 percent. Prices are dropping sharply due to robust supplies from Ivory Coast, where farmers shipped 1.51 million metric tons to ports through April 19th, up 0.7 percent from last year. ICE cocoa inventories just hit a 20-month high of over 2.6 million bags, adding more pressure. Demand is faltering too. Circana says North American chocolate candy sales fell 1.3 percent in early 2026, and Easter sales dropped about 5 percent per Bloomberg Intelligence. Q1 grindings plunged: North America down 3.8 percent to 106,000 metric tons, Europe down 7.8 percent to 325,000 metric tons, the lowest in 17 years. Asia bucked the trend with a 5.2 percent rise, but it's not enough to offset the weakness. On the flip side, geopolitical tensions like the US-Iran conflict closing the Strait of Hormuz could hike shipping and fertilizer costs, supporting prices. Nigeria's exports fell 4.6 percent in February, with 2025-26 production projected down 11 percent to 305,000 metric tons. Ivory Coast forecasts its output dropping 10.8 percent to 1.65 million metric tons next season, though ICCO sees a global surplus. Keep an eye on Mondelez earnings today—they're a big cocoa user, and their stock's at $57.42 amid cost squeezes. Whether you're trading or just craving chocolate, stay nimble with these supply-demand shifts. Thanks for tuning in, friends—subscribe, share, and catch you next time on Daily Cocoa Price Tracker! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Check out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai For some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4r This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

    3 min

  8. APR 27

    Cocoa Crashes 57 Percent: Finding the Floor in West Africa's Supply Surge

    https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Cocoa podcast. Hey everyone, welcome to the Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. I'm your host Vanessa, and today we're diving into the latest on cocoa futures – the good, the volatile, and what it means for your trading watchlist. Right now, as of this morning, cocoa futures are trading in a tight range between about 3,384 and 3,490 dollars per tonne, hovering around 3,200 to 3,500 overall. That's a massive drop – down 57 percent from that wild 2025 peak above 12,000 dollars, thanks to back-to-back West African crop failures and supply squeezes that sent prices skyrocketing from 2,500 in early 2023. Nairametrics reports we're back near June 2023 lows, with global surpluses projected at 287,000 metric tons for 2025-26 and another 267,000 for 2026-27. ICE inventories are at a 19-month high, turning that old tailwind into a real headwind for prices. The bear case is deepening, with analysts like those at AInvest calling 3,400 the near-term floor amid structural demand slowdowns trapping any quick rallies. WisdomTree Cocoa ETF signals show weakness too, trading at 5.66 pounds with short setups eyeing 18 percent downside. But keep an eye on El Niño brewing – Commodity Report says it could hit cocoa hard over the next year or two, potentially shaking up palm oil, cotton, and our favorite bean. Nigeria's Johnvents Industries is a bright spot in this mess, posting strong profits from the boom but now facing revenue compression in this 3,000 to 4,000 dollar environment. Tip for you traders: Run your own scenarios between 2,800 and 5,000 dollars per tonne to stay ahead. Actionable takeaway? If you're long, tighten those stops around 3,400. Short-term bears have the edge, but weather wildcards could flip it fast. Stay nimble, folks. Thanks for tuning in to Daily Cocoa Price Tracker – hit subscribe, share with your trading crew, and I'll catch you next time for more fresh cocoa updates! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Check out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai For some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4r This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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Check out Vanessa Clark's Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Cocoa Commidity Tracker podcast. For more info go to https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai https://www.quietplease.ai Or check out these deals https://amzn.to/3FkjUmw This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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