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Cocoa Mar '20 (CCH20)

2,388s -94 (-3.79%) 03/16/20 [ICE/US]
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Quote Overview for Mon, Mar 16th, 2020
Day Low
2,388
Day High
2,388
Open 0
Previous Close 2,482 2,482
Volume 0 0
Open Interest 2 2
Stochastic %K 15.68% 15.68%
Weighted Alpha +0.79 +0.79
5-Day Change -298 (-11.09%) -298 (-11.09%)
52-Week Range 2,188 - 2,998 2,188 - 2,998
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Cocoa Futures Market News and Commentary

Signs of Weak Chocolate Demand Undercut Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25) on Tuesday closed down -7 (-0.09%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25) closed up +111 (+2.12%).

Cocoa prices settled mixed on Tuesday.  NY cocoa gave up an early advance Tuesday and turned lower, while London cocoa fell from its best levels due to concerns about cocoa demand.  Chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli AG lowered its margin guidance for the year on Tuesday due to a larger-than-expected decline in first-half chocolate sales.  

Cocoa prices initially moved higher on Tuesday, supported by carryover from Monday, when coffee found support from a slower pace of cocoa exports from the Ivory Coast.  Monday's government data showed that Ivory Coast farmers shipped 1.74 MMT of cocoa to ports this marketing year from October 1 to July 20, up +6.1% from last year but down from the much larger +35% increase seen in December.

An excessive short position by commodity funds may add fuel to a short-covering rally.  Last Friday, ICE Futu... 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
$14,399/13,090
First Notice Date
02/14/20
Expiration Date
03/16/20 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cocoa Mar '20
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 15, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
39,587 (+2,282)
55,608 (+1,762)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
26,360 (-1,158)
14,537 (-397)
Producers - Long / Short
26,428 (+2,036)
41,610 (+1,355)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
8,077 (-559)
8,916 (-398)
Managed Money - Long / Short
19,058 (-1,025)
7,201 (+349)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
7,302 (-133)
7,336 (-746)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
2,388 unch
on 03/16/20
Period Open: 2,904
2,939 -18.75%
on 02/20/20
-516 (-17.77%)
since 02/14/20
3-Month
2,388 unch
on 03/16/20
Period Open: 2,545
2,998 -20.35%
on 02/13/20
-157 (-6.17%)
since 12/16/19
52-Week
2,188 +9.14%
on 08/29/19
Period Open: 2,252
2,998 -20.35%
on 02/13/20
+136 (+6.04%)
since 03/15/19

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CCU25 : 8,149s (-0.09%)
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RMU25 : 3,289s (+3.20%)
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September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Monday closed up +356 (+4.56%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed up +192 (+3.80%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Monday for a second session....

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SBV25 : 16.28s (-0.55%)
SWV25 : 472.20s (-0.42%)
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September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is up +272 (+3.49%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is up +192 (+3.80%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today for a second session. The slower pace of...

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SBV25 : 16.28s (-0.55%)
SWV25 : 472.20s (-0.42%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 2,388
1st Resistance Point 2,388
Last Price 2,388s
1st Support Level 2,388
2nd Support Level 2,388
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 2,998
Fibonacci 61.8% 2,689
Fibonacci 50% 2,593
Fibonacci 38.2% 2,497
Last Price 2,388s
52-Week Low 2,188

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