Cocoa Prices

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    January 30, 2026

    Why are Cocoa Prices so high?

    29-01-2026 - Over the past month, the price of Cocoa ICE has experienced a significant drop, falling from $6,275/t to $4,210/t. This sharp decline underscores a notable decrease in the value of this commodity, suggesting potential market volatility or shifts in supply and demand dynamics. The forecast anticipates a further decrease in Cocoa ICE prices to $4,069/t from the current $4,210/t, representing a -3.3% change. This downward trend poses a risk of diminished revenue for stakeholders dependent on this raw material.

    The current forecast indicates a substantial downward price impact of -$110/t, primarily driven by global demand factors. While 'Flows' and 'Technical' data suggest some upward pressure, 'Demand' and 'Supply' data point to a decline in raw material prices. Recent analyses support the forecast of a potential decline in ICE Cocoa prices over the next month, with expectations aligning with a decrease to $4,069/t. According to a report from IndexBox dated January 14, 2026, cocoa futures have reached their lowest levels in one and a half months. This decline is attributed to concerns over weak global demand and favorable growing conditions in West Africa, which are anticipated to enhance the February-March cocoa harvest in Ivory Coast and Ghana. These factors contribute to a bearish outlook for cocoa prices in the near term.

    What is the current / spot price of Cocoa?

    Cocoa Price Today
    January 30, 2026
    Current Price
    4210
    $/t

    What is the forecast for the price of Cocoa?

    Cocoa Price Forecast
    January 30, 2026
    1 Month Forecast
    4069
    $/t
    1 Year Forecast
    2982
    $/t

    What are the short-term drivers of Cocoa prices?

    Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Long term price trends - Seasonality trends for the prediction month of year - Germany GDP Growth Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - EWMA-based technical analysis - Short term price trends

    What are the long-term drivers of Cocoa prices?

    Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Satellite-observed activity in Lagunes Region (Ivory Coast) - The net positions of speculators on ICE - Movements in the Ghanaian Cedi Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - Movements in the West African CFA Franc - Bulk Goods exports from Ghana

    Will the price of Cocoa go up?

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