Corn prices fall with slow year-end negotiations

The corn market started the week with falling prices and a slow pace of negotiations, reflecting an environment of lower buyer interest at the end of the year. A survey by TF Agroeconômica shows that the main corn contracts on B3 ended Monday in decline, following the lower demand observed during this period. Futures quotes have been pressured by reduced demand and the cautious behavior of producers, who have prioritized the sale of soybeans or focused efforts on planting. This movement is also perceived in the physical market. Data from Cepea indicate that, although prices started the last week at higher levels, there was a retreat throughout the period due to the weakening of domestic demand. Some consumers anticipated purchases and moved away from negotiations in the spot market, while high supply estimates for the 2025/26 crop reinforced the pressure on domestic values. On the selling side, many agents remain withdrawn, supported by the expectation of a price reaction at the ...