In the second quarter of 2024, cocoa grinding in Asia experienced a decline of 1.41%, with 210,968 tons processed, a decrease from the 213,977 tons processed in the same period of the previous year. This decrease is due to challenges in the cocoa market, including global price fluctuations, logistical issues, and lower industrial demand. This decline is of concern as it reflects a reduction in demand for cocoa-derived products, used in the production of chocolates and other food items, which could signal caution on the part of chocolate manufacturers and other industrial buyers.