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Possible Fertilizer Shortage Sparks Short Covering in Cocoa Futures

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May ICE NY cocoa is up 29 ticks (+0.91%) and May ICE London cocoa #7 is up 17 ticks (+0.72%) driven by light short-covering. Traders cite concerns that a closure of the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt fertilizer supplies, potentially tightening cocoa production inputs and supporting prices; monitor shipping developments and fertilizer availability for further upside risk.

Analysis

May ICE NY cocoa is up 29 ticks (+0.91%) and May ICE London cocoa #7 is up 17 ticks (+0.72%) driven by light short-covering. Traders cite concerns that a closure of the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt fertilizer supplies, potentially tightening cocoa production inputs and supporting prices; monitor shipping developments and fertilizer availability for further upside risk.

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