Cocoa Prices

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    April 15, 2026

    Why are Cocoa Prices so high?

    15-04-2026 - Over the past month, the price of Cocoa ICE has experienced a notable increase, climbing from $3,297 per ton to $3,646 per ton. This upward movement suggests strong demand or possible supply constraints in the raw material market. However, the forecast anticipates a price decline to $3,217 per ton from the current $3,646 per ton, marking a decrease of $429 per ton or -11.8%. This projected downward trend presents a significant risk for raw material pricing.

    The forecast indicates substantial downward pressure on raw material prices, primarily influenced by technical data, which contributes a negative impact of $194 per ton. Other factors include the Futures Curve, which adds $152 per ton, and Price Signals, which subtract $128 per ton. All data sources consistently show no upward trends.

    Recent analyses align with the forecast, predicting a potential decline in cocoa prices over the next month, with an expected price of $3,217 per ton. Trading Economics further supports this outlook, projecting cocoa to trade at approximately $3,092.65 per ton by the end of this quarter, reinforcing the anticipated downward trend. This projection is consistent with the forecast's direction, suggesting continued price pressure in the cocoa market.

    What is the current / spot price of Cocoa?

    Cocoa Price Today
    April 15, 2026
    Current Price
    3646
    $/t

    What is the forecast for the price of Cocoa?

    Cocoa Price Forecast
    April 21, 2026
    1 Month Forecast
    3217
    $/t
    1 Year Forecast
    2452
    $/t

    What are the short-term drivers of Cocoa prices?

    Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - EWMA-based technical analysis - The net positions of speculators on ICE - Long term price trends - Rainfall in Eastern Region (Ghana) Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - The shape of the futures curve

    What are the long-term drivers of Cocoa prices?

    Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Short term price trends - Movements in the Ghanaian Cedi Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - Long term price trends - Satellite-observed activity in Brong-Ahafo Region (Ghana) - Satellite-observed activity in Eastern Region (Ghana)

    Will the price of Cocoa go up?

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