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Corn prices hit a four-year low as global production surges—farmers await a turnaround.

Corn prices hit a four-year low as global production surges—farmers await a turnaround.

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11-29
SummaryGlobal production reaching new highs, weak demand, and import shocks have collectively driven down corn prices. China's reduced corn imports may bring some relief to the domestic market, but a full recovery will still take time.

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Recently, corn prices have remained under pressure, falling to a four-year low, raising concerns in the market about the income of farmers and the industry's outlook. Industry insiders point out that the significant increase in global corn production is one of the main reasons for this year's price decline. According to data from the International Grains Council (IGC), global corn production for the 2023/2024 period is expected to reach a historic high. This news undoubtedly poses more challenges to a market already burdened by weak demand.

Multiple Factors Depress Corn Prices

In addition to the surge in global production, domestic bumper crops, declining demand, import impacts, and competition from substitutes have all contributed to downward pressure on corn prices. In October, China's corn imports were only 250,000 tons, a sharp drop of 87.7% year-on-year, marking the lowest monthly figure in five years. From January to October this year, the cumulative import volume was 13.03 million tons, a decrease of 29.9% year-on-year. Although the decrease in imports may relieve some pressure on the domestic market, industry insiders believe that there is still limited room for a price rebound.

On the other hand, domestic demand's weakness also makes it difficult to support a price reversal. Reduced demand from the feed industry and the increased use of substitute grains have left the corn market facing persistent demand-side weakness.

When Will Farmers See Their "Spring"?

For farmers, low prices exacerbate the conflict between production costs and returns. Amid market pressures, when can they expect to see their "spring"? Analysts suggest that a comprehensive recovery of corn prices requires improvements on both the supply and demand sides. Although reduced imports have sent some positive signals to the market, more crucial is the recovery of domestic demand and the easing of global production pressure.

Hope and Challenge Coexist

In the short term, the corn market is still expected to face significant pressure, but as domestic inventories are gradually consumed and imports decline, the market's supply-demand relationship may show signs of improvement in the coming quarters. Although the "spring" for farmers has yet to arrive, positive factors for market adjustment are accumulating, bringing hope for a gradual price recovery.

For the corn farming industry, future policy support, demand recovery, and changes in international markets will become key variables determining the price trend. Market participants need to be patient while being prepared to deal with long-term fluctuations.

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