Cocoa
in a nutshell
Scaval empowers farmer groups to grow premium-quality cocoa, strengthens market linkages, and enables end-to-end traceability, creating value for farmers, buyers, and consumers alike
Buying Opportunities
Verified cocoa lots available for immediate purchase — fully traceable and certified to international standards.
Sese Island
Bundibugyo
Mukono
Export Market Insights
Real-time market intelligence and trend analysis for cocoa exports across global markets.
Premium Origin Demand Surges
Fine flavor cocoa from Ecuador and Uganda commanding premium of +12-15% over benchmark prices. Strong demand from European specialty buyers.
West African Supply Tightens
Weather patterns impacting main crop in Ivory Coast and Ghana. Reduced supply expected to support prices through Q1 2025.
ESG Premium Widens
Certified sustainable cocoa now commanding average premium of +14.2% over conventional. Traceability becoming key differentiator.
Shipping Costs Stabilize
Container freight rates from West Africa to Europe showing stability after 18 months of volatility. Favorable for Q4 exports.
SCAVAL TraceChain™
A blockchain-based traceability platform built specifically for cocoa value chains - delivering immutable transparency from farm to export
Why TraceChain™
Industry News
Latest developments in cocoa trade, sustainability, and market dynamics from around the world.
EUDR Compliance Deadline Approaches
European Union Deforestation Regulation requires full traceability for cocoa imports by January 2025. SCAVAL TraceChain™ certified ready.
Cocoa Prices Hit 18-Month High
ICE-NY cocoa futures surge to $9,245/MT driven by supply concerns from West Africa and strong global demand for certified origins.
SCAVAL TraceChain™ Reaches 100,000 Blocks
Milestone achievement for SCAVAL's blockchain platform, now tracking over 11,500 MT of certified cocoa from 5,200+ farmers.