The CAA 3rd Quarter 2017 grinds is 189,407 metric tons, an increase of 12.92% compared to corresponding 2016 period, and an increase of 17.73% compared to the previous quarter (2nd Qtr 2017).
The increase reflects healthy demand for cocoa products and is in line with the current positive margin environment.
Grinding Figures |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Full Year |
y-o-y change |
+19.17 % |
+9.92 % |
+12.92 % |
– |
– |
Note: | All figures(in tonnes) reflect the compilation of grindings from Malaysia and CAA members from Singapore and Indonesia. |
No changes to number of participating members since 1st quarter 2015. |