LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Raw sugar futures on ICE extended losses on Monday after a large increase in the net long position held by speculators, while arabica and robusta coffee futures edged higher, underpinned by a softer dollar.
Cocoa was little changed in light volumes.
Raw sugar futures eased after a selloff on Friday driven by a surging dollar on stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs figures.
A large increase in the net long position held by speculators added to sentiment that the market needed a breather after soaring to a nine-month peak last week.
"We have seen a reversal off the nine-month highs, more really led by the stronger dollar, and perhaps the confirmation of a very strong net long position," said Tracey Allen, commodity analyst with Rabobank.
Speculators boosted their net long positions in raw sugar on ICE Futures U.S. to a two-year high in the week ended Nov. 3, and raised bearish bets in arabica coffee contracts, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) data showed on Friday.
ICE benchmark raw sugar futures were down 0.2 cents, or 1.4 percent, at 14.26 cents per lb at 1149 GMT, well below Tuesday's nine-month peak of 15.53 cents.
March white sugar was down $3.8, or 1 percent, at $382.00 per tonne.
Sudan is a likely prime destination for sugar to be delivered against Friday's ICE December futures expiry and could become an arbitrage opportunity for EU sugar imports, trade sources said on Monday.
Arabica coffee futures firmed, supported by the softer dollar which makes dollar-based commodities cheaper in other currencies, and dry weather forecast for this week in Brazilian coffee growing areas.
December arabica traded up 0.85 cents, or 0.7 percent, at $1.1860 per lb.
January robusta futures was up $14, or 0.9 percent, at $1,618 per tonne.
"A resumption of gains could target $1,650, while resistance holds near the recent high at $1,684," said Myrto Sokou, a senior research analyst with Sucden Financial.
New York March cocoa was down $25, or 0.8 percent, at $3,221 per tonne, with volume buoyed by December/March spreading.
London March was down 21 pounds, or 1 percent, at 2,200 pounds per tonne. (Editing by David Evans)