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Cocoa Mar '16 (CCH16)

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Cocoa Futures Market News and Commentary

Cocoa Prices Consolidate Recent Losses

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26) on Thursday closed down -5 (-0.16%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26) closed up +33 (+1.52%).

Cocoa prices settled mixed on Thursday, consolidating above Monday's significant lows.  Dollar strength ($DXY) on Thursday weighed on most commodity prices, including cocoa.  Losses in cocoa were limited on Thursday amid concerns that higher shipping costs will curb cocoa exports and limit supplies.  The war in Iran has halted most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, boosting global shipping rates, insurance, and fuel costs, thereby raising cocoa importers' costs.  

On Monday, May NY cocoa posted a contract low, and nearest-futures London cocoa (H26) fell to a 3-year low after the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) raised its global 2024/25 cocoa surplus estimate to 75,000 MT from a November forecast of +49,000 MT, the first surplus in four years.  The ICCO also forecasts global cocoa production in 2024/25 will climb by +8.4% y/y to 4.... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Cocoa
Contract Size
10 metric tonnes (22,046 pounds)
Tick Size
$1.00 per metric tonne ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
3:45a.m. - 12:30p.m. (Settles 11:00a.m.) CST
Exchange
ICE/US
Point Value
$10
Margin/Maintenance
$5,698/5,180
First Notice Date
02/16/16
Expiration Date
03/15/16 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cocoa Mar '16
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
79,788 (+5,072)
67,681 (+10,124)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
38,533 (+9,223)
51,813 (+4,885)
Producers - Long / Short
38,666 (+1,436)
58,377 (+8,846)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
34,980 (+3,373)
3,162 (+1,015)
Managed Money - Long / Short
27,536 (+6,395)
34,452 (+1,437)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
10,997 (+2,828)
17,361 (+3,448)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
2,775 +8.07%
on 02/17/16
3,063 -2.09%
on 03/15/16
+172 (+6.08%)
since 02/12/16
3-Month
2,731 +9.81%
on 01/28/16
3,343 -10.29%
on 12/16/15
-339 (-10.16%)
since 12/15/15
52-Week
2,664 +12.58%
on 03/31/15
3,429 -12.54%
on 12/07/15
+236 (+8.54%)
since 03/13/15

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CTH26 : 63.03s (+1.40%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
The Outlook for a Global Sugar Surplus Weighs on Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.01 (-0.07%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -2.80 (-0.68%). Sugar prices settled lower on Thursday, with NY sugar falling...

CLJ26 : 79.75 (-1.56%)
SBK26 : 13.72s (-0.07%)
SWK26 : 406.50s (-0.68%)
Cocoa Prices Consolidate Recent Losses

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Thursday closed down -5 (-0.16%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +33 (+1.52%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Thursday, consolidating above Monday's significant...

$DXY : 99.06 (+0.29%)
CCK26 : 3,055s (-0.16%)
CAK26 : 2,206s (+1.52%)
Supply Concerns Lift Coffee Prices

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$DXY : 99.06 (+0.29%)
RMK26 : 3,751s (+0.46%)
KCK26 : 288.80s (+0.89%)
Soaring Crude Oil Prices Push Sugar Higher

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.08 (+0.58%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +0.60 (+0.15%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and pushed higher, supported...

CLJ26 : 79.75 (-1.56%)
SBK26 : 13.72s (-0.07%)
SWK26 : 406.50s (-0.68%)
Dollar Strength Undercuts Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is down -11 (-0.36%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +30 (+1.38%). Cocoa prices are mixed today. Dollar strength ($DXY ) today is weighing on most commodity...

$DXY : 99.06 (+0.29%)
CCK26 : 3,055s (-0.16%)
CAK26 : 2,206s (+1.52%)
Coffee Prices Supported by Supply Concerns

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +1.40 (+0.49%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +13 (+0.35%). Coffee prices are moving higher today on supply concerns. The war in Iran has halted shipping...

$DXY : 99.06 (+0.29%)
RMK26 : 3,751s (+0.46%)
KCK26 : 288.80s (+0.89%)
Cotton Steady to Kick Off Thursday Trade

Cotton price action is holding near unchanged on Thursday morning. Futures were up 10 to 15 points in the front months on Wednesday. The outside markets provided some support, as crude oil was up $1.54...

CTK26 : 64.04s (-0.19%)
CTH26 : 63.03s (+1.40%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
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Cotton futures were up 10 to 15 points in the front months on Wednesday. The outside markets provided some support, as crude oil was up $1.54 on the day to $76.10. The US dollar index was back down $0.231...

CTK26 : 64.04s (-0.19%)
CTH26 : 63.03s (+1.40%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 3,084
1st Resistance Point 3,042
Last Price 2,999s
1st Support Level 2,978
2nd Support Level 2,956
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 3,429
Fibonacci 61.8% 3,137
Fibonacci 50% 3,047
Last Price 2,999s
Fibonacci 38.2% 2,956
52-Week Low 2,664

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