West Africa Cocoa 2025: Mid‑Crop Update, Quality Flags, and Booking Windows

### Summary Arrivals in CI/GH slightly below 5‑yr avg. Moisture **7–8%** on well‑dried lots; mold <3%. **Indicative FOB**: **USD 2450.00/t**. Book containers 2–3 weeks earlier than 2024. | Risk | Signal | Mitigation | | --- | --- | --- | | Port congestion | Tight truck slots | Flexible ETD; buffer demurrage | | Moisture claims | >8% readings | Re‑dry to 7–8% then re‑sample | | Pest pressure | Humid weeks | Use approved fumigants; file certificates | > Vendor spotlight: **Addis Coffee Union** launched pre‑shipment QC with third‑party cupping.