Agricultural markets are seeing strong differences across commodities. Some crops are posting solid yearly gains, while others are facing heavy losses. Price movements reflect both global demand and supply pressures, with key staples under close watch.
Soybeans are trading at 1167.37 USD per bushel. Daily change is minimal at 0.05%. Weekly and monthly losses are small, at -0.17% and -0.97%. Year to date, soybeans have gained 13.44%. Yearly growth is 17.76%.
Wheat is priced at 599.69 USD per bushel. It rose 0.75% today, though weekly change is -2.97%. Monthly price is stable at -0.01%. Year to date growth is 17.94%, with yearly gains of 10.73%.
Lumber is at 579.95 USD per 1000 board feet. Daily loss is -0.69%. Weekly decline is -4.35%, but monthly growth is 3.84%. Year to date, lumber is up 8.09%. Yearly gain is modest at 1.39%.
Canola, Palm Oil, and Rubber Lead With Strong YTD Gains
Canola is at 729.33 CAD per ton. Daily gain is 0.38%. Year to date, prices are up 23.41%. Palm oil is at 4765 MYR per ton, with daily loss of -0.96%, but YTD growth is 17.65%. Rubber shows steady gains at 203.40 USD cents per kg, with 13.06% growth year to date and 23.35% yearly rise.
Milk prices are at 17.48 USD per CWT. Daily loss is -0.46%, but weekly growth is 8.76%. Year to date, milk has increased 15.05%, with yearly growth of 2.40%. Cheese is at 1.6978 USD per lb, showing 17.32% rise YTD despite short-term daily losses.
Cotton is at 71.694 USD per lb, with steady daily growth of 0.03%. Year to date increase is 11.68%, with yearly gains of 9.38%. Oats, rice, and sunflower oil also show moderate growth YTD.
Cocoa, Coffee, and Tea Face Heavy Losses
Cocoa is at 3117.54 USD per ton, down -3.63% today. Weekly loss is -5.32%, and monthly loss is -5.00%. Year to date, cocoa has fallen -48.48%, with yearly decline of -59.77%.
Coffee prices are at 288.87 USD per lb. Daily loss is -3.08%, monthly drop is -2.39%, and YTD decline is -16.90%. Tea shows similar trends, with daily loss of -4.51% and year to date -17.99%.
Sugar is at 14.77 USD per lb. Daily loss is -1.35%, monthly growth is small at 1.01%, and YTD decline is -1.82%. Potatoes are facing dramatic losses, down -64.62% YTD and -87.50% year.
The agricultural sector is split between strong performers like canola, palm oil, and rubber, and struggling crops such as cocoa, coffee, and potatoes. YTD gains indicate solid demand or constrained supply for some commodities, while losses highlight oversupply or weakening global demand.
Investors and traders are closely watching these movements, especially in soft commodities. Cocoa, coffee, and tea remain the riskiest bets, while canola, rubber, and milk are showing steady upward trends.
Global food and commodity markets remain volatile, with both climate and geopolitical risks impacting supply chains. Prices are likely to continue reflecting a mix of local production issues, export constraints, and international demand pressures.