Daily Cocoa Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark

Cocoa Crash: Why Your Chocolate Bar Just Got Cheaper with Vanessa Clark


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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. I'm your host Vanessa, and today we're diving into the latest on cocoa prices, that sweet commodity behind your favorite chocolate bars.

Right now, cocoa is trading between $3,700 and $4,000 per metric tonne, according to TechRound, marking a sharp drop after seven straight weeks of declines. That's down from $5,000 to $6,000 just two months ago, heading toward a 2.75-year low as supplies rebound in West Africa. StoneX analysts predict a global surplus of 287,000 metric tonnes this season, thanks to better harvests in Ivory Coast and Ghana after those tough drought years.

Big news from Reuters: Ivory Coast, the world's top producer, is kicking off its mid-crop season early on March 1, slashing farmer prices to 800 to 1,000 CFA francs per kg—way below the current main crop rate. Ghana already cut theirs by nearly 30% to match world prices, sparking some smuggling drama between the neighbors. ICE stocks are at five-month highs over 2 million bags, and demand is soft with folks skipping pricey chocolate for gummy alternatives.

On the upside, pod counts are strong, and some deliveries to ports are slowing, which could steady things. But watch that $3,200 support level—could go lower if surpluses pile up.

Actionable tip: If you're trading or stocking up on chocolate, hedge now with diversified commodities or snag deals on cocoa products while prices are low. Stay nimble, check West African harvest reports, and think long-term as supply issues might return by 2028.

Thanks for joining me, pals—subscribe, tune in tomorrow for more cocoa updates, and keep savoring those bars! See you soon.

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