Cocoa Prices Rise on Concern Over West African Cocoa Quality

Written on 08/31/2026
Rich Asplund

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +123 (+1.85%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) did not trade, with markets in the UK closed for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session rally on Monday and posted an 11-month high. Concerns about the quality...Hands with cocoa beans by Public Domain via Pixabay