Unexpected Strength in North American Cocoa Demand Boosts Prices

Written on 07/17/2026
Rich Asplund

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Friday closed up +171 (+3.19%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +118 (+2.97%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Friday as short covering emerged after North American Q2 cocoa grindings unexpectedly increased. The National Confectioners Association reported late Thursday...Chocolate cocoa chopped on table by Simone_ph via Pixabay