Cocoa
Category
Agricultural
Exchange
ICE Futures US
Contract Size
10 metric tonnes of cocoa beans
Symbol
CC
About Cocoa
ICE Cocoa futures track the price of cocoa beans, the key ingredient in chocolate. West Africa (Ivory Coast, Ghana) produces over 60% of the world's cocoa. Supply disruptions from weather, disease, or political instability in these regions can drive significant price volatility. Cocoa prices reached record highs in 2024.
Cocoa Price Chart
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Contract Specifications
- Contract Size
- 10 metric tonnes of cocoa beans
- Tick Size / Value
- $1.00/tonne = $10.00 per tick
- Exchange
- ICE Futures US
Trading Hours
Mon–Fri 04:45–13:30 ET.
Margin Notes
Exchange maintenance margin ~$3,000–$7,000 (varies with volatility).
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