{"id":120194,"date":"2026-05-13T09:39:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=120194"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:39:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:39:52","slug":"agriculture-commodities-price-today-may-13-cocoa-crashes-57-43-yoy-while-tea-surges-16-39-in-daily-spike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/agriculture-commodities-price-today-may-13-cocoa-crashes-57-43-yoy-while-tea-surges-16-39-in-daily-spike\/120194\/","title":{"rendered":"Agriculture commodities price today, May 13: Cocoa crashes 57.43% YoY while tea surges 16.39% in daily spike"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Global agricultural commodities showed mixed movement in the latest trading session as weather conditions, supply cycles, and demand shifts impacted prices across crops and food products. While some commodities like tea and cotton posted strong gains, others like cocoa and oats saw sharp declines.<\/p>\n

Soybeans traded at 1213.37 US cents per bushel with a flat daily move. Wheat slipped 0.61% but still remains up strongly over the year. Corn and rice showed mild weakness while coffee and cotton moved higher. The biggest shock came from cocoa, which fell sharply in the session.<\/p>\n

Cocoa crashes 7.36% as yearly decline deepens to 57.43%<\/h2>\n

Cocoa prices dropped 7.36% in a single day, making it one of the worst performing agricultural commodities in this session. Despite short term volatility, cocoa remains in a deep long term downtrend with a massive 57.43% year over year decline.<\/p>\n

Even though it showed a 15.50% monthly rise, the broader picture remains weak due to supply adjustments and demand uncertainty. Market participants believe earlier price spikes have now fully corrected, leading to continued pressure on cocoa prices.<\/p>\n

Orange juice also remained under pressure with a 1.24% daily drop and a 25.76% yearly decline. Sugar, however, posted a mild 0.98% gain.<\/p>\n

Tea and cotton surge as select soft commodities gain strength<\/h2>\n

Tea prices saw a massive 16.39% daily jump, making it one of the strongest gainers in the agricultural market today. It also recorded strong monthly and weekly gains, suggesting rising demand or supply constraints in key producing regions.<\/p>\n

Cotton also continued its upward momentum with a 0.96% daily rise and a strong 34.96% year to date gain. Rubber prices added 1.84% weekly growth and remain up 23.29% for the year, reflecting steady industrial textile demand.<\/p>\n

Rice prices rose 1.13% in the session and continue to show strong annual growth of 25.48%, supported by global food security concerns and export restrictions in some regions.<\/p>\n

Wheat, soybeans and corn show steady but mixed agricultural sentiment<\/h2>\n

Wheat prices slipped 0.61% in the latest session but remain up 31.47% year to date and 27.02% year over year, showing strong long term strength despite short term volatility.<\/p>\n

Soybeans remained almost flat in the session but continue to hold steady gains of 17.72% year to date. Corn also showed a mild decline but remains modestly positive across yearly timeframes.<\/p>\n

Palm oil and canola showed mixed movement with slight daily weakness but maintained solid yearly gains. Lumber remained stable with limited volatility, reflecting steady construction demand.<\/p>\n

Agricultural markets remain volatile but structurally strong<\/h2>\n

Overall, agricultural commodities are showing a clear split trend. Some soft commodities like tea and cotton are surging due to supply shifts, while cocoa and orange juice are under pressure from longer term corrections.<\/p>\n

At the same time, staple crops like wheat, rice, and corn continue to show resilience with strong yearly gains. The market remains highly sensitive to weather patterns, export policies, and global inflation trends, keeping volatility elevated across the sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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