
Cocoa Prices Tumble on Bumper Crop Forecasts
Cocoa prices have fallen sharply as forecasts for a bumper crop in West Africa ease supply concerns, but weakening global chocolate demand adds further pressure.
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Cocoa prices have fallen sharply as forecasts for a bumper crop in West Africa ease supply concerns, but weakening global chocolate demand adds further pressure.

Cocoa prices surged over 6% following news of its inclusion in the Bloomberg Commodity Index, which is expected to drive $1.9 billion in new investment.

The global cocoa market is at a crossroads, with record-low inventories and supply fears clashing with falling consumer demand for chocolate due to high prices.

Cocoa prices have fallen to a 20-month low, driven by expectations of increased supply from West Africa and signs of weakening global demand for chocolate.

Cocoa prices fell to multi-month lows, with NY futures hitting an 11-month low, driven by a surge in supply from Ghana and weakening global chocolate demand.