CropGPT - Cocoa

This week's episode provides a global cocoa market developments as of September 21, 2025. In Ivory Coast, favorable weather has boosted the main cocoa crop, but extended heavy rains have hampered port deliveries and bean drying, raising quality concerns. The mid-crop output has declined 9% year over year, reaching 400,000 metric tons. Export growth has also slowed to 5.8%, further altering market...

This episode explores key developments in the global cocoa market. In Ivory Coast, despite increased pod counts and an optimistic harvest forecast, quality concerns persist due to late rains affecting pod development. The mid-crop yield is now projected at 400,000 tons. Although export volumes remain stable, they represent a slowdown from prior peaks, further strained by dry conditions impacting b...

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  This episode provides a detailed weekly overview of the global cocoa market for September 7, 2025. Ivory Coast, the world's leading cocoa producer, is facing its worst drought in 46 years. The dry conditions have reduced pod retention, slowed exports since December, and raised concerns about quality. Mid-crop rejection rates have climbed to 5 to 6 percent, compared to the usual 1 percent, and pr...

This episode delivers a detailed overview of the global cocoa market. In the Ivory Coast, cocoa prices have dropped amid forecasts of improved rainfall following the driest 30-day stretch since 1979. Although the rainfall may help stabilize yields ahead of the October harvest, mid-crop quality concerns persist. Estimates for the 2025 mid-crop have been revised downward by 9% to 400,000 metric tons...

This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the global cocoa market as of August 24, 2025. In Ivory Coast, the cocoa sector faces significant strain due to the longest dry spells in 46 years, affecting pod retention and threatening harvest volumes. While upcoming rains may improve crop conditions, mid-crop cocoa has already suffered, with processors reporting rejection rates as high as 56 pe...

This episode provides a detailed weekly summary of the global cocoa market as of August 17, 2025. Ivory Coast, the world's largest cocoa producer, is currently facing unfavorable weather conditions characterized by below-average rainfall and high temperatures. These conditions are jeopardizing pod development ahead of the October main crop harvest. Despite this, the country has seen a 6.6% year-ov...

This episode provides a detailed overview of the global cocoa market for the week of August 10, 2025. The Ivory Coast, the largest global cocoa producer, is facing a significant slowdown in production growth, with exports up only 6 percent this year to 1.76 million metric tons, compared to a 35 percent increase last year. Adverse weather conditions, including reduced rainfall and higher temperatur...

This week’s episode presents an overview of the global cocoa market as of August 3, 2025. Ivory Coast aims to increase its local cocoa processing rate from 42 percent to 50 percent by 2027, targeting 750,000 metric tons in annual grindings. This initiative is supported by infrastructure expansions such as a new grinding facility in Abidjan and the enlargement of the San Pedro Port. However, progre...

This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the cocoa market as of July 27, 2025. Ivory Coast is experiencing a notable reduction in both the volume and quality of its mid-crop cocoa. The crop is forecasted to reach 400,000 metric tons, reflecting a 9% year-over-year decline. Compounding concerns are rising defect rates, now at 5–6% per truckload compared to the usual 1%, raising alarms over...

This episode delivers an in-depth weekly summary of the global cocoa market as of July 20, 2025. Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, is experiencing mixed agricultural conditions. From October to July, cocoa shipments to ports are projected to increase by 6.8 percent. However, this figure is modest compared to the 35 percent surge reported the previous December. Heavy rainfall has dis...

This episode provides a concise overview of the global cocoa market as of July 13, 2025, Ghana's cocoa production is projected to increase to 650,000 metric tons for the 2025–26 season, fostering a bearish global price sentiment. However, the Ghana Cocoa Board is struggling with GHS 33 billion in debt, potentially compromising its capacity to support farmers and manage input distribution. This fin...

This episode delivers a comprehensive update on the global cocoa market as of July 6, 2025, highlighting both production shifts and economic challenges in key producing countries, as well as broader market dynamics. Guyana anticipates a cocoa harvest of 650,000 metric tons, marking an 8.3% increase over last season. This growth is attributed to favorable weather and better pod development, though...

This episode delivers a concise yet detailed overview of the global cocoa market for the week of June 29, 2025. It highlights the contrasting regional conditions impacting production, from weather-related setbacks in West Africa to technological advances in South America. In the Ivory Coast, cocoa producers face a challenging mid-crop season due to cooler-than-average weather, which has slowed pod...

Episode Summary: Global Cocoa Market Update – June 22, 2025 This week's global cocoa market overview spotlights complex dynamics across major producing countries. In the Ivory Coast, mid-crop conditions are mixed. While rainfall has been largely supportive, erratic temperatures and increased incidence of pod disease are affecting pod ripening. Export volumes have slowed notably compared to late 20...

Podcast Episode Summary: Global Cocoa Market Weekly – June 8, 2025 This week’s cocoa market update offers a comprehensive overview of production developments and climatic challenges across key producing nations. In Ivory Coast , cocoa production continues to be affected by erratic weather patterns and declining bean quality. Despite this, the country remains a dominant exporter, with shipments rea...

This week’s cocoa market summary provides a comprehensive overview of developments affecting global cocoa supply, pricing dynamics, and regulatory shifts, with a particular focus on West Africa, the United States, and global trade patterns. Ivory Coast : Cocoa shipments since October 1 have reached 1.6 million metric tons, marking a 9.6% year-on-year increase. However, this growth reflects a slowd...

This episode presents a structured overview of the global cocoa market for the week ending May 25, 2025, focusing on regional supply trends, weather impacts, production forecasts, and global pricing dynamics. Ivory Coast : Cocoa export volumes increased by 10.5% to 1.58 million metric tons since the beginning of the season. However, this growth marks a significant slowdown compared to the 35% incr...

CropGPT Weekly Cocoa Market Update Episode Date: May 18, 2025 Welcome to this week’s global cocoa market summary, brought to you by CropGPT. For comprehensive analysis and data, visit our website where you’ll find full crop health reports, weather archives, pricing dashboards, and earnings call insights. 📍 West Africa: Cocoa Supply Under Pressure Ivory Coast: Mid-crop production is facing difficu...

CropGPT Weekly Cocoa Market Update Episode Date: May 11, 2025 Welcome to this week’s summary of the global cocoa market, powered by CropGPT. This podcast highlights key market developments, while our website offers full reports, long-term data, and in-depth analysis. 🇳🇬 Nigeria: Cocoa Revival Driven by Youth and Price Incentives Rising cocoa prices since 2023 have attracted a new generation of you...

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Episode Overview: Chocolate lovers everywhere have been feeling the pinch — and today we unpack why. Cocoa prices have skyrocketed, production is at its lowest in over a decade, and the traditional cocoa supply chain is under immense strain. In this episode, we explore: Why cocoa prices hit a historic high of over $12,900 per ton The devastating production drop in West Africa, particularly in Côte...

Global Cocoa Market Update – Week of April 27, 2025 This week's episode delivers an in-depth look at shifting cocoa production dynamics, emerging economic challenges, and evolving global demand trends impacting the cocoa industry. Key Themes Discussed: Ivory Coast Export Slowdown and Mid Crop Concerns Cocoa shipments from Ivory Coast increased 11.3% year-over-year to 1,480,000 metric tons — a star...

Venezuela’s cocoa story is one of quality, and quiet resilience. Once celebrated as the world’s largest cocoa producer in the early 1800s, the country’s production today stands at a modest 15,000–20,000 tonnes per year — a mere 0.04% of the global supply. While volume has plateaued over recent decades, the reputation of Venezuelan cocoa remains unmatched. The cocoa is prized by luxury chocolatiers...

 The Caribbean, once the world's cocoa powerhouse, supplied as much as 70% of global production before West Africa took over in the 20th century. Today, the region contributes less than 5% but has reinvented itself as a hub for fine-flavor cocoa, prized by artisan chocolatiers. Key Themes Discussed: A Turbulent Production History Saint Lucia’s cocoa industry has seen dramatic swings—from prominenc...