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Cocoa & Chocolates Market Update

CIRANDA Cocoa & Chocolate Pricing Update

As your trusted partner, CIRANDA remains committed to providing clear, consistent information as cocoa and chocolate supply conditions continue to evolve. Below, you’ll find our current cocoa and chocolate pricing, along with relevant updates to help support your planning and purchasing decisions.

 

Please let your Sales Representative know if you are interested in securing inventory.

  • If you are interested in placing an order, please send a PO to your Sales Representative and copy orders@CIRANDA.com to ensure we receive your request. 

  • If you would like to discuss a multi-month agreement (up to 6 months), please let your Sales Representative know and a call will be scheduled to discuss details. 

  • NOTE: CIRANDA will not allow any cancellations or modifications on Cocoa and Chocolate orders moving forward without a fee. Please see our terms and conditions for details.  

Global Market Overview

Favorable weather across West Africa has supported stronger pod development and improved harvest conditions, raising expectations for a more abundant crop compared to last season’s historic deficit. Early signs of supply recovery have eased market concerns following last year’s extreme volatility, though continued progress remains dependent on sustained weather stability through the harvest.

At the same time, demand has softened, contributing to a more balanced near-term market outlook. While CIRANDA sources cocoa from Peru and the Dominican Republic, global cocoa markets remain highly interconnected, and improvements in West African supply continue to influence pricing worldwide. Overall, conditions are more balanced than this time last year, though sensitivity remains after consecutive years of disruption.

Tariff Update

Beginning January 5, 2026, CIRANDA has lifted tariff surcharges on select cocoa ingredients impacted by the recent U.S. Executive Order. While tariffs will continue to apply to inventory shipping prior to this date, cocoa ingredients such as cocoa butter, liquor, nibs, and powder have moved to a 0% tariff for shipments on or after January 5, 2026. It’s important to note that finished chocolate products are not included in this relief and will continue to carry applicable tariff surcharges in line with current U.S. government policy.

 

Cocoa & Chocolate Product Impacts

Tariffs Lifted:

  • Cocoa Butter Kibbles

  • Cocoa Liquor Chips

  • Cocoa Nibs

  • Cocoa Powder

Tariffs still enforced:

  • Chocolate Products

Let's Talk

As your Cocoa and Chocolate partner, we are happy to be able to offer you a competitive price on high-quality ingredients. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to move ahead with securing inventory at our current prices.