Ghana output worries push September ICE cocoa futures up more than 9%
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Cocoa futures surged over 9% as Ghana's COCOBOD warned 2026/27 output may drop sharply due to disease, aging farms and potential El Niño stress, reinforcing supply-risk pricing. Shipping disruptions around Hormuz/Red Sea add tail risk. While Ivory Coast port arrivals and Nigeria exports are up and ICE inventories rose to a 2-year high, early 2026/27 crop assessments still point to weaker West African supply and a smaller global surplus.
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Concerns over Ghana’s cocoa production outlook helped lift September ICE cocoa futures in New York and London by more than 9% in a single session. Early crop assessments for the new season starting in September 2026 put expected output at 1.8 MMT, down 18% year over year. Ivory Coast port arrivals for the current season are up 20% year over year and Nigeria’s June exports rose 30%, but supply worries continued to drive sentiment. The shift in perceived supply conditions is feeding directly into cocoa futures pricing.
