玉米期货月报-20250507

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The impact of the tariff event on the corn market is limited, and domestic corn prices are still dominated by domestic supply - demand logic. Currently in the window period between old and new supplies, the tight supply makes the futures price more likely to rise than fall, and there may be an upward expectation for corn prices in the medium - to - long term [5][36][37] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Corn Market Structure - In early May, the corn index price in April first fluctuated and then rose. After falling to 2,260 yuan/ton in early April, it fluctuated in the range until late April, then rebounded and tested the resistance level of 2,350 yuan/ton, and continued to test 2,400 yuan/ton after a successful breakthrough. The supply is gradually tightening due to factors such as the clearing of grassroots surplus grain, a sharp drop in imports in Q1, and the price increase of new wheat. The downstream demand has limited boosting effect. Although the tariff event may affect corn prices, corn prices are still dominated by domestic supply - demand logic [7] - The overall futures - spot structure shows that 05 is at a discount to 09, and 09 is at a premium to 01 [8] 3.2 Market行情 Analysis 3.2.1 Supply Side - Global Corn 4 - month USDA Report Shows Tightening Supply - Demand: The USDA's April report shows that in the 2024/25 season, the corn production outside the US has been adjusted upwards, with some increases offset by decreases. The global ending inventory is 287.7 million tons, a decrease of 1.3 million tons. The overall data interpretation is neutral [10] - Market Surplus Grain is Almost Exhausted, and Grain Sources are Gradually Transferred to Traders: The 2024/25 corn production is still in the high - yield category. Different institutions have different judgments on the increase or decrease in production. Currently, the surplus grain in most producing areas has been exhausted, and most grain sources have been transferred to traders and processing enterprises. The selling progress of farmers may slow down, and the supply in the market has tightened. However, due to the price difference between North China and Northeast China, the market liquidity is good [12][13] - Tariff Policy Tightens Imports and Boosts Confidence in the Domestic Corn Market: Since April 10, a 84% tariff has been imposed on US goods, and the import tax rate of US corn is as high as 99%, which stimulates domestic grain procurement. Although the import cost of agricultural products will increase and the import volume from the US is expected to decline, China has diversified its grain import layout in recent years, so the impact of the tariff policy on corn is relatively limited [17] 3.2.2 Demand Side - Slow Capacity Reduction of Pig Production, Limited Increment in Feed Consumption: As of March 2025, the inventory of breeding sows was 40.39 million. The pig market is under pressure from both cost and supply sides and will show low - profit characteristics throughout the year. Although the feed consumption of pigs is expected to increase year - on - year, it is mainly to digest the previous inventory. There is a large - scale rigid demand for feed, but it is difficult to have an increment [23] - Deep - processing Enterprises are in Loss, and Demand Boost is Limited: Due to weak macro - economic growth and general downstream demand, the deep - processing profit is poor. The Sino - US tariff confrontation will continue to put pressure on product sales. As of April 3, the starch enterprise operating rate was 61.13%, and the processing profit was - 260 yuan/ton. Enterprises' procurement is relatively cautious [34] 3.3 Market Outlook - The impact of the tariff event on the corn market is limited, and domestic corn prices are still dominated by domestic supply - demand logic. Currently in the window period between old and new supplies, the tight supply makes the futures price more likely to rise than fall, and there may be an upward expectation for corn prices in the medium - to - long term [5][36][37]