Cocoa price forecast: Third-party price targets
US cocoa is trading at $7,398.50 at 14:53 UTC within its intraday range of $7,138.90-$7,483.40, while UK cocoa is at $5,149.10 in a session band of $4,979.70-$5,185.50.
Prices are supported by renewed supply concerns in West Africa, as port arrivals in Ivory Coast fell short of expectations and cocoa grind volumes dropped by 8.5% year-on-year in May. The US dollar index near 105.2 added pressure to dollar-denominated contracts (Reuters, 9 September 2025).
Cocoa price forecast: Analyst price target view
Wallet Investor (algorithmic forecasting service)
Wallet Investor forecasts cocoa to close 2025 at around $8,127.81, potentially reaching $9,450.89 in 12 months, and $18,225.47 by 2030 (Wallet Investor, 10 September 2025).
Trading Economics (model consensus)
Trading Economics’ global macro models project New York cocoa futures at $7,612.55/t by end-Q3 2025, reflecting healthy pod counts and expectations of higher output from Ecuador (Trading Economics, 7 September 2025).
J.P. Morgan (strategist commentary)
J.P. Morgan expects cocoa to remain structurally elevated at around $6,000/t into 2026, with improving supply offset by persistent productivity challenges in Ivory Coast and Ghana (CNBC, 22 August 2025).
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Cocoa price prediction: Technical overview
US Cocoa Technical OverviewUS Cocoa (CCc1) trades at $7,398.50 as of 14:53 UTC, below its 20/50/100/200-DMAs at ~7,796 / 8,038 / 8,700 / 9,233. RSI(14) is 42, signalling neutral momentum. The nearest resistance is at 8,529; a daily close above could bring 9,348 into view. On declines, initial support lies at the 7,185 pivot; breaking this level risks a move towards 7,000. |
Cocoa UK Technical OverviewCocoa UK (CCc1L) trades at $5,149.10 as of 14:53 UTC, below its 20/50/100/200-DMAs at ~5,362 / 5,386 / 5,973 / 6,845. RSI(14) is 38, also neutral. Resistance sits at the 5,539 pivot; a close above would bring 5,799 into focus. Initial support is at 5,064; falling below could open 4,800 on the downside. |
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This is technical analysis for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to trade. Data correct as of 10 September 2025.
Capital.com’s client sentiment for cocoa CFDs
US Cocoa CFDsUS Cocoa CFD buyers hold 84.8% of open positions versus 15.2% sellers, leaving buyers ahead by 69.7 pp in heavy-buy territory. This snapshot reflects open positions on Capital.com and may change. ![]() |
Cocoa UK CFDsCocoa UK CFD buyers hold 86.8% of open positions versus 13.2% sellers, leaving buyers ahead by 73.5 pp in heavy-buy territory. This snapshot reflects open positions on Capital.com and may change. ![]() |
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Data correct as of 10 September 2025.