New York cocoa futures experienced a significant decline, dropping by 8.2% to $10,124 a tonne, following a record high last week. This drop is attributed to funds adjusting their positions ahead of year-end. Despite this, the market remains supported by expectations of a slowdown in port arrivals in Ivory Coast, the world's top producer, which could lead to a fourth consecutive global deficit in the 2024/25 season. London's cocoa market also saw a decline of 6.1% as it resumed trading after the Christmas holiday.