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Cocoa (CC): COT Report, Price & Analysis CC

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 (CC)

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

  • Weather & Climate: Highly vulnerable to weather patterns (like El Niño) impacting the concentrated growing regions in Ivory Coast and Ghana.
  • Crop Diseases: Pests and diseases like black pod disease or swollen shoot virus can severely restrict supply.
  • Supply Chain Issues: Political instability, labor practices, and logistics in West Africa frequently drive price volatility.
Price
$3,252.00 / MT Metric Ton (MT) is a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.6 pounds.
Apr 08, 2026
Market Sentiment
Increasing Bullish
Outlook
Net Position
Net Position: Difference between long and short contracts of Non-Commercials (large speculators/funds). A positive value means they are predominantly net-long (expecting rising prices).
-12,729
▲ 12.0%
Market Situation
The market situation analyzes the current net positioning compared to the historical average of recent years (Z-Score). This helps to identify extreme market conditions.
Bearish

Cocoa (CC) Price Chart

COT Charts

Latest News for Cocoa

Barry Callebaut does not expect repeat of cocoa crisis despite El Niño risk
Barry Callebaut does not expect repeat of cocoa crisis despite El Niño risk

Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut does not expect a repeat of the cocoa-market turmoil seen in 2023 ​and 2024, even if a strong El Niño ‌weather pattern emerges in the comin...

Reuters Reuters, 8 days ago

Hershey Stock May Be Near a Sweet Spot as Cocoa Pressure Eases
Hershey Stock May Be Near a Sweet Spot as Cocoa Pressure Eases

Hershey TodayHSYHershey$180.25 +4.80 (+2.74%) As of 12:17 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$160.07▼$239.48Dividend Yield...

MarketBeat MarketBeat, 16 days ago

Hershey's Pricing Power Shines: Can It Offset Cocoa Cost Inflation?
Hershey's Pricing Power Shines: Can It Offset Cocoa Cost Inflation?

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.

Zacks Investment Research Zacks Investment Research, about 2 months ago

Positioning History

commercial and non-commercial positions
Date Position Net Position
Difference between Non-Commercial Long and Short
Non-Comm. Long
Speculators & funds betting on rising prices
Non-Comm. Short
Speculators & funds betting on falling prices
Comm. Long
Hedgers/producers hedging against rising prices
Comm. Short
Hedgers/producers hedging against falling prices
Jul 07, 2026 Bearish -12,729 38,399 51,128 98,437 87,065
Jun 30, 2026 Bearish -14,460 37,509 51,969 94,842 81,655
Jun 23, 2026 Bearish -19,789 38,874 58,663 93,720 75,109
Jun 16, 2026 Bearish -20,880 40,475 61,355 98,881 78,895
Jun 09, 2026 Bearish -23,497 39,354 62,851 108,965 84,539
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