Cocoa futures surged 56.80% over the past month, briefly crossing $6,400 per tonne before profit-taking pulled prices back to $6,065
Cocoa prices extended their recent rally, climbing above $6,400 per tonne to their highest level since November 2025 as traders continued to monitor developments in the global cocoa market.
Cocoa futures have gained strongly in recent weeks, with prices rising 56.80% over the past month, according to market data tracking benchmark cocoa contracts. The rally reflects renewed buying activity and shifting expectations around global cocoa availability.
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Prices briefly moved above $6,400 per tonne, marking their strongest performance in several months. However, cocoa later eased to $6,065 per tonne on July 11, down 6.04% from the previous session as traders took profits after the sharp increase.
Despite the recent pullback, cocoa remains one of the closely watched commodities globally, with producers, traders and chocolate manufacturers monitoring price movements as the market adjusts to changing supply and demand conditions. The commodity is still down 26.81% compared with a year ago, highlighting the significant swings cocoa prices have experienced over the past year.
According to a report by Accra Street Journal, market participants remain focused on whether the current rally can be sustained or whether it represents another short-term move in a market known for sharp price fluctuations. Cocoa prices have historically moved in cycles, with periods of strong gains often followed by corrections as supply expectations, weather conditions and market sentiment shift.
For now, traders are watching crop developments and global demand trends for signals on whether cocoa can maintain its recent momentum or give up some of its gains in the coming weeks.
Source: Accra Street Journal
Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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