Global Grain and Oilseed Market Report – June 26, 2026
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🔎 Key signals
• Global grain and oilseed markets are experiencing mixed trends due to fluctuating crude oil prices, weather conditions, and trade activities.
🌽 Grains
• U.S. corn futures for September delivery rose 2% to $4.24 1/4 per bushel, driven by short-covering and improved risk appetite.
• Soybean futures for November delivery increased by 2% to $11.57 1/2 per bushel, supported by strong export sales and Chinese demand.
• Wheat futures for September delivery gained 0.9% to $6.01 1/4 per bushel, bolstered by favorable weather conditions and export prospects.
🌱 Oilseeds and vegetable oils
• Canola futures declined amid lower crude oil prices, with the November contract dipping C$1.80 to C$744.30 per ton.
• Palm oil futures extended losses for the third consecutive day, closing down 1.62% at 4,558 ringgit per metric ton, influenced by weaker crude oil prices and export data.
• Chinese canola futures recently surpassed 10,000 yuan per ton, driven by global production concerns and domestic supply-demand dynamics.
🚢 Logistics and freight
• Increased tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has eased supply concerns, contributing to lower crude oil prices.
• A recent incident involving a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz has raised geopolitical tensions, potentially affecting shipping routes.
🌦 Crop weather and production
• France is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures averaging 30°C, potentially impacting wheat and corn yields.
• The Indian monsoon is progressing slowly, raising concerns about potential crop impacts, though it's too early to assess the full effect.
• In the U.S. Corn Belt, scattered showers and near-normal temperatures are expected, with soil moisture shortages mostly limited to the southern tier.
⚖️ Trade policy and demand
• The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported soybean sales of 455,400 metric tons for the week ending June 18, with China being a significant buyer.
• Corn sales declined to 743,100 metric tons, with Mexico and Japan being the largest purchasers.
• Brazilian soybean exports remain strong, with 14.83 million tons exported in May and expectations to exceed 12 million tons in June.
🌍 Regional notes
• In Australia, wheat futures held gains, with the September contract adding 5.5 cents, supported by favorable weather and export prospects.
• In Malaysia, palm oil futures extended losses, influenced by weaker crude oil prices and export data.
• In China, canola futures recently surpassed 10,000 yuan per ton, driven by global production concerns and domestic supply-demand dynamics.