Softs Report 06/09/2026

DJ U.S. April Coffee, Cocoa Imports-Jun 9
In kilograms from the U.S. Commerce Department, converted to pounds
by Dow Jones.
—-Apr 2026—- —-Mar 2026—-
-coffee- kilograms pounds kilograms pounds
coffee, unroasted 74,712,280 164,740,577 86,947,392 191,718,999
coffee, roasted 2,489,312 5,488,933 960,230 2,117,307
coffee, soluble
instant 5,780,646 12,746,324 6,144,405 13,548,413
-Cocoa-
cocoa beans 0 0 0 0
sweetened bars/block
10 lbs or over 2,242,886 4,945,564 1,785,087 3,936,117
for retail candy 0 0 20,201 44,543
cocoa butter 7,656,613 16,882,832 10,237,247 22,573,130
cocoa paste,
not defatted 6,551,641 14,446,368 11,716,752 25,835,438
cocoa paste
defatted 4,188,000 9,234,540 4,984,331 10,990,450
cocoa powder,
unsweetened 8,797,686 19,398,898 10,828,279 23,876,355
cocoa powder,
sweetened 225,367 496,934 192,569 424,615
confectioners
coating 4,878,808 10,757,772 4,925,569 10,860,880
candy containing
chocolate 16,566,950 36,530,125 18,598,281 41,009,210

COTTON
General Comments: Cotton was a little higher yesterday in recovery trading and despite improving weather for Cotton growing areas of the US. USDA showed that squaring and emergence were running at near or above normal last week and the weather has improved with increased precipitation for all areas. USDA showed that condition is well behind year ago levels. Forecasts and reports of scattered showers in Cotton areas continue for Texas, the Delts, and the Southeast. Temperatures will be variable. Trends are down on the daily and weekly charts.
Overnight News:
Chart Trends: Trends in Cotton are mixed. Support is at 72.80, 72.20, and 71.60 July, with resistance of 76.00, 78.30 and 79.10 July.

DJ U.S. April Cotton Exports-Jun 9
In kilograms and in running 480-pound bales. Source. U.S. Department
Commerce.
(*)NOTE: Year ago figures reflect data reported at that time.
Data includes Exports and Re-Exports.
——- In Kilograms ——-
Apr 26 Mar 26 Feb 26 Apr 25
Upland, under 1 inch 13,246,380 12,919,527 8,935,291 11,269,804
1 to 1 1/8 inch 92,887,411 111,940,191 76,873,933 107,236,065
Amer pima, over 1 1/8 inc 10,194,030 9,596,892 7,114,747 7,422,503
upland 1 1/8 and over 225,787,690 232,994,740 140,730,577 235,660,125
All cotton 342,115,511 367,451,350 233,654,548 361,588,497
——- In Running 480-Pound Bales ——-
Apr 26 Mar 26 Feb 26 Apr 25
Upland, under 1 inch 60,840 59,339 41,039 51,762
1 to 1 1/8 inch 426,628 514,137 353,079 492,531
upland 1 1/8 and over 46,821 44,078 32,678 34,091
Amer pima, over 1 1/8 inc 1,037,034 1,070,136 646,370 1,082,378
All cotton 1,571,324 1,687,690 1,073,167 1,660,762

FCOJ
General Comments: Futures were higher after trading lower early in the day and trends are still mixed on the daily charts. The market firmed along with most commodities markets on news that a potential MOU with Iran only was waiting on President Trump to approve it. It is still dry in Florida. The weather for the next crop is dry but seasonal and some rains are now being reported. The weather is considered good for production in Mexico but it is dry in Brazil. Scattered showers are still reported in eastern Brazil but many areas are drying out seasonally.
Overnight News:
Chart Trends: Trends in FCOJ are mixed to down. Support is at 148.00, 142.00, and 136.00 July, with resistance at 173,00 178.00, and 188.00 July

COFFEE
General Comments: New York was lower and London was higher yesterday. The US and Iran are still negotiating even with the war turning hotter again as Iran and Israel traded bombs and missiles over the weekend. The next crop is developing well in South America and Asia amid good conditions. World production conditions are generally good. Mostly dry conditions are being reported now in Brazil. Mexico is in good condition, as Central America. Vietnam has had drier weather and conditions there are called good. Some showers are starting to appear there.
Overnight News: The ICO average price is 232.79 ct/lb.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are down. Support is at 242.00, 236.00, and 230.00 July, and resistance is at 262.00, 390.00 and 287.00 July. Trends in London are mixed. Support is at 3250, 3180, and 3120 July, with resistance at 3610, 3650, and 3680 July.

SUGAR
General Comments: New York and London were a little lower yesterday. The Iran war drags on and the strait of Hormuz remains closed. Things got hotter over the weekend with Israel and Iran trading bombs over the weekend. The war has increased world petroleum prices and could divert demand from Sugar production to production of ethanol. Trends are mixed on the daily charts in both markets. There are good supplies for the market from good growing conditions for cane and beets around the world. Drier weather in parts of Brazil and India have been good for the harvest.
Overnight News:
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are mixed. Support is at 1370, 1340, and 1310 July and resistance is 1550, 1570, and 1600 July. Trends in London are mixed. Support is at 404.00, 398.00, and 392.00 August, with resistance at 457.00, 468.00, and 474.00 August.

COCOA
General Comments: Both markets were a little higher yesterday. Daily trends are mixed to down in both markets, with New York showing the weaker chart pattern. A big main crop harvest has arrived in West Africa and rains have been positive for the next crop. There are still reports of increased production potential in other countries outside of West Africa, including Asia and Central America. The market feels that there is less demand due to the high prices seen last year and the lack of demand is expected to continue.
Overnight News:
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are mixed to down. Support is at 3830, 3650, and 3490 July, with resistance at 4460, 4780, and 5130 July. Trends in London are mixed to down. Support is at 2750, 2710, and 2500 July, with resistance at 3350, 3550, and 3690 July.

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