Commodities in Flux: What the Cocoa and Aluminum Markets Signal for 2025

Global cocoa prices have hit record highs due to El Niño, crop disease, and political unrest in major producing countries. Meanwhile, aluminum markets are tightening, with supply constraints in China and rising demand in Europe and North America.

What This Means for Buyers and Brokers:

Volatility creates opportunity—if you’re prepared. IA54 Trading Group specializes in advance sourcing, bulk contracts, and broker protection strategies that ensure continuity, even when markets swing.

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Our current positions in cocoa and aluminum reflect insider access to producers, flexible warehouse strategies in Ghana and Maryland, and pricing tools for hedging and forward buying. Don’t get caught chasing the market. Trade with a partner who plans ahead.

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