Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Cocoa (CC). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the COCOA - ICE FUTURES U.S., with real-time price charts and sector comparisons, we provide a deep dive into the current market dynamics. Understanding these underlying shifts allows you to better anticipate where the market might be heading next.
About Cocoa
Cocoa is derived from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, primarily grown in tropical regions like West Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. The seeds are fermented, dried, and processed into cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
Primary Usage
Its main use is in the production of chocolate, confectionery, and cocoa powder. Cocoa butter is also widely used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for its moisturizing properties.
Market Dynamics & Key Drivers
Hershey leans on pricing power as Q1 2026 sales jump 10.6%, but volume slips, and margins tighten under commodity and tariff-related cost pressure.
A golden cross, when the 50-day simple moving average climbs above the 200-day SMA, is one of the more closely watched technical signals on Wall Street.
After a year of smaller bars, extra wafers and chocolate alternatives, at least one major chocolate maker is putting the cocoa back in — and others may follow suit — as a slump...
| Date | Position |
Net Position
Difference between Non-Commercial Long and Short
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Non-Comm. Long
Speculators & funds betting on rising prices
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Non-Comm. Short
Speculators & funds betting on falling prices
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Comm. Long
Hedgers/producers hedging against rising prices
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Comm. Short
Hedgers/producers hedging against falling prices
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| Jun 02, 2026 | Bearish | -17,312 | 41,175 | 58,487 | 106,540 | 89,313 |
| May 26, 2026 | Bearish | -16,240 | 41,108 | 57,348 | 105,544 | 90,253 |
| May 19, 2026 | Bearish | -15,488 | 40,134 | 55,622 | 101,849 | 87,145 |
| May 12, 2026 | Bearish | -12,981 | 45,004 | 57,985 | 100,208 | 88,312 |
| May 05, 2026 | Bearish | -20,234 | 46,562 | 66,796 | 102,506 | 84,281 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Bearish | -23,643 | 42,201 | 65,844 | 102,832 | 80,568 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Bearish | -19,423 | 43,185 | 62,608 | 101,347 | 83,527 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Bearish | -22,594 | 41,334 | 63,928 | 101,512 | 79,897 |
| Apr 07, 2026 | Bearish | -22,072 | 44,385 | 66,457 | 103,762 | 81,563 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Bearish | -21,601 | 42,906 | 64,507 | 100,631 | 81,265 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Bearish | -20,116 | 43,450 | 63,566 | 96,660 | 76,844 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Bearish | -17,859 | 43,035 | 60,894 | 92,267 | 74,776 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Bearish | -20,850 | 44,054 | 64,904 | 92,009 | 72,963 |