After historic price gains across the cocoa market through 2024, cocoa markets are leading the losses across agri markets through 2025 YTD. The hangover from last year’s 4Q highs in cocoa prices has come to roost, and the long-awaited 2Q25 cocoa grind data has confirmed the demand destruction widely reported by the industry over recent months. However, regional disparities have become more notable. The sharp decline in cocoa prices through July falls in line with our view, amid expectations of demand-side destruction. However, we continue to caution that cocoa prices will remain structurally higher for longer.

Speaker Tracey Allen, Head of Agricultural Commodities Research

This podcast was recorded on July 18, 2025.

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Global Commodities: Cocoa market crunch

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Global Commodities: Cocoa market crunch