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Cocoa Sep '26 (CCU26)

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Cocoa Futures Market News and Commentary

Global Demand Concerns Undercut Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26) on Thursday closed down -110 (-3.16%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26) closed down -60 (-2.35%).

Cocoa prices fell sharply on Thursday amid concerns about global demand.  The European Cocoa Association reported Thursday that Q1 European cocoa grindings fell -7.8% y/y to 325,895 MT, a bigger decline than expectations of -6% y/y and the lowest for a Q1 in 17 years.

However, losses in cocoa prices were contained on Thursday after the Cocoa Association of Asia reported that Q1 Asian cocoa grindings unexpectedly rose +5.2% y/y to 223,503 MT, stronger than expectations of a decline of -6.7% y/y.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is also supportive for cocoa prices as it has reduced fertilizer supplies, boosted global shipping rates, insurance costs, and fuel prices, thereby raising cocoa importers' costs.

An excessively short position by funds in New York cocoa could add fuel to any short-covering rally.  Last Friday's weekly Commitme... 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
$4,422/4,020
First Notice Date
08/25/26 (130 days)
Expiration Date
09/15/26 (151 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cocoa Sep '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Sep Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
103,762 (+3,131)
81,563 (+298)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
44,385 (+1,479)
66,457 (+1,950)
Producers - Long / Short
52,627 (+2,049)
68,401 (-476)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
42,777 (+335)
4,804 (+27)
Managed Money - Long / Short
29,761 (-364)
42,377 (+2,120)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,624 (+1,843)
24,080 (-170)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
3,127 +15.45%
on 04/07/26
3,764 -4.09%
on 04/15/26
+122 (+3.50%)
since 03/17/26
3-Month
2,965 +21.75%
on 03/02/26
5,185 -30.38%
on 01/20/26
-1,663 (-31.54%)
since 01/16/26
52-Week
2,965 +21.75%
on 03/02/26
8,477 -57.41%
on 05/20/25
-3,550 (-49.58%)
since 04/17/25

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Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 3,791
2nd Resistance Point 3,733
1st Resistance Point 3,630
Last Price 3,591
1st Support Level 3,469
2nd Support Level 3,411
3rd Support Level 3,308

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52-Week High 8,477
Fibonacci 61.8% 6,371
Fibonacci 50% 5,721
Fibonacci 38.2% 5,071
Last Price 3,591
52-Week Low 2,965

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