Dry Conditions in West Africa Boost Cocoa Prices

Written on 09/24/2026
Rich Asplund

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +71 (+1.28%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +63 (+1.53%). Cocoa prices are climbing for a second session today amid dry conditions in West Africa. Forecasts for below-normal rains in the Ivory Coast over the next week...Bar of chocolate by Karandaev via iStock