February 2024: US Corn Price Depreciation Affects Supply and Demand Patterns

February 2024: US Corn Price Depreciation Affects Supply and Demand Patterns

Yage Kwon 19-Feb-2024

In a noteworthy development for the agricultural sector, Corn production in key regions such as the USA, Argentina, Ukraine, and Brazil has witnessed a significant increase coupled with a drop in consumption across the sectors. This shift has led to a narrowing gap between production and demand, indicating a slightly looser global Corn supply and demand pattern compared to the previous year. Additionally, market experts have projected substantial crops and larger ending stocks from the previous year, contributing to the factors that have pushed Corn and wheat prices to new contract lows. Despite favorable weather in South America, trade volume has decreased as inquiries for Corn from both regional and overseas nations remain subdued.

Moreover, a sharp decline in Corn prices, coupled with rising production costs, is poised to reduce U.S. net farm income this year. Inflation may be masking the significance of these price...

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