From stability to turbulence, the international grain market is shaken

Published 2025년 10월 17일

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[Agricultural and Fisheries News=Reporter Ahn Hee-kyung] Influenced by international conditions, the international grain market, which had been dominated by instability for several years, showed some signs of stabilization with the arrival of the Trump administration. However, recent trends in international grain prices indicate unusual developments. Corn and soybean prices, which were finding a downward stabilization, have again started fluctuating and entered a mixed trend, and the basis, which refers to the difference between spot prices and futures prices considering factors such as sea freight rates that affect grain prices, has entered a stable mixed trend. Amid this, the exchange rate of one dollar is re-entering the 1,400 won range, walking through the fog.

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Corn and soybean, crop yield uncertainties heighten and U.S.-led trade disputes make the situation 'uneasy' U.S. demand decreases...outlook for falling grain prices Demand increase leads to 'rising' sea freight Rising exchange rate, heightening uncertainties The international grain market, which had been dominated by instability for several years due to international situations, seemed to find some stability with the arrival of the Trump administration. However, recent trends in international grain prices show unusual signs. Corn and soybean prices, which were finding downward stability, have again started fluctuating and entered a mixed trend, and the basis, which refers to the difference between the spot price and the futures price considering factors such as sea freight that affect grain prices, has entered a stable trend. In this context, the exchange rate of one dollar has re-entered the 1,400 won range, dispelling the mist. We examine the current situation of the shaky ...

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