Cocoa Market
The global cocoa market, which only a year ago was reeling from record-high prices and severe shortages, has taken a dramatic and painful turn. On March 1, 2026, the Ivorian government, acting through the Conseil du Café-Cacao (CCC), implemented a staggering 57.1% reduction in the farmgate price for the
Cocoa Market
As the 2025 calendar year draws to a close, the global cocoa market is once again defying expectations of a return to normalcy. While industry analysts had initially predicted a robust supply recovery following the historic deficits of 2024, a wave of downward revisions in December 2025 has sent shockwaves
Soft Commodities
Global markets for essential soft commodities—sugar, coffee, and cocoa—are currently navigating a tumultuous landscape marked by severe supply fears, escalating trade disputes, and the relentless impact of climate change. As of October 29, 2025, these intertwined forces are creating unprecedented volatility, driving prices to multi-year or even all-time
Cocoa Market
October 27, 2025 – The global cocoa market is currently embroiled in an unprecedented maelstrom of trade chaos, sending prices on a wild rollercoaster ride and inflicting profound impacts on chocolate makers worldwide, from multinational giants to artisanal Pacific producers. This turbulent environment, characterized by geopolitical tensions, climate-induced supply shocks, and