Cocoa futures traded around 5,000 per tonne, near their highest since January, amid persistent jitters over the upcoming West African cocoa crop.
The market remained supported by expectations of lower production in top grower Ivory Coast during the 2026/27 season.
Some analysts forecast output at 1.7-1.8 million metric tons, down from about 2.2 million in 2025/26, after recent heavy rainfall flooded several plantations and hindered harvesting and transport across the country's growing regions.
Heavy rains also hit Ghana, the world's second-largest producer.
Excessive moisture also raises the risk of fungal diseases and pests during the critical cocoa pod formation and ripening stages.