Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The old - crop corn supply - demand remains tight. Without a large - scale policy auction, the price is expected to fluctuate strongly. The new - crop corn has a slightly reduced planting area and lower planting costs, facing supply pressure upon listing, with a lower valuation than the old - crop [2]. - In the second half of 2025, the corn price is expected to fluctuate between 2,200 - 2,500 yuan/ton, with a core range of 2,250 - 2,450 yuan/ton. Before the policy auction, corn is expected to maintain a volatile and upward trend, and the overall valuation center may shift downwards later [3]. Summary According to the Directory 1. 2025 Year - to - Date Review of Corn and Corn Starch Trends 1.1 2025 Year - to - Date Review of Corn Trends - In the first half of 2025, the domestic corn price fluctuated upward due to factors such as state reserves increase, tariff counter - measures, wheat drought, and tight supply - demand. The highest spot平仓 price at Jinzhou Port was 2,370 yuan/ton, and the highest futures index was 2,381 yuan/ton [6]. - The price trend can be divided into five stages: from January to mid - March, the price rose due to state reserves increase; from mid - March to the end of March, the price declined due to increased supply pressure; from April to mid - May, the price rose due to inventory reduction at northern ports and wheat price increase; from mid - May to the end of May, the price dropped due to low basis and increased trader shipments; from the end of May to the present, the price rose again due to continuous grain consumption and the boost of wheat price [9][10][11]. 1.2 2025 Year - to - Date Review of Corn Starch Trends - The overall price of corn starch followed the corn price. In the first half of the year, its yield (8.4%) outperformed that of corn futures (7.4%) because the raw material price in North China was relatively strong [12]. 2. Key Concerns for International Corn in the Second Half of 2025 2.1 Focus on South American and US Corn Demand in the Old - Crop Year - Brazil's corn production has increased significantly, with an expected output of 128 million tons in the 2024/25 season, a year - on - year increase of 11%. The export volume is expected to reach 43 million tons, an increase of about 5 million tons year - on - year. Starting in July, Brazil will start large - scale exports, which will impact the market. The subsequent focus is on its export cost - effectiveness [15]. - The old - crop US corn has a fast export progress. As of the week of June 5, the cumulative sales volume was 65.93 million tons, with a cumulative sales progress of 97.94%. The focus is on the impact of tariffs on subsequent exports and the impact of Brazil's corn listing [18]. 2.2 In the 2025/26 Season, Global Corn Stocks Will Decline, but Production Is Expected to Reach a Record High - In the 2025/26 season, the global corn supply - demand pattern will be slightly tighter, and the production is expected to reach a record high of 1.265982 billion tons. The ending inventory is expected to be 275 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 9.8 million tons [20]. - The US corn planting area is expected to increase to 95.3 million acres. The sowing progress was basically normal, but there is a possibility of a slight downward adjustment in the area report at the end of June. The short - term weather conditions are slightly worse than last year, and continuous attention should be paid to the weather in US corn - growing regions [21][22]. 3. Domestic Old - Crop Corn Has Support at the Lower Level, and the Valuation of New - Crop Corn Will Decline 3.1 The Tight Supply - Demand Pattern of Domestic Old - Crop Corn Remains Unchanged - In the 24/25 season, the supply - demand of domestic corn remains tight. The reduction of substitute grains is the core reason. The production decreased slightly in 2024, and the import volume in the 24/25 season is expected to decrease significantly. Although the carry - over inventory increased year - on - year, the reduction in imports is greater than the increase in carry - over inventory. The demand for feed has increased slightly, resulting in a de - stocking pattern [28]. - The inventory at northern ports is expected to decline rapidly. Since April, the inventory has been decreasing. The subsequent focus is on the substitution situation of wheat in South China. If the wheat - corn price difference in South China narrows to less than 50 yuan/ton, it will suppress the price increase of corn in South China [30]. - The price in North China is affected by wheat in the short term, and the supply - demand is relatively tight. The supply - demand tension is expected to appear in early July. The subsequent price drivers are wheat substitution and the inflow of grain from Northeast China [38]. - A large amount of corn in Northeast China has flowed out, and the remaining available grain for sale is limited. It is expected that deep - processing enterprises in Northeast China will raise the purchase price to reduce the outflow of grain [39]. 3.2 The Cost - Effectiveness of Substitute Grains Remains Key - The wheat - corn price difference has narrowed, and the substitution cost - effectiveness has become prominent. Since mid - April, wheat has gradually become cost - effective for use. The overall supply of new - crop wheat is still in a pattern of oversupply, and the focus is on policy intervention [44]. - The wheat price has declined to near the minimum purchase price, and the government's price policy guidance has increased. The focus is on the intensity of the minimum purchase price policy. In the case of wheat cost - effectiveness, the increase in North China's corn price is limited, and the corn price will rise synchronously if the wheat price stabilizes and increases [45]. - The substitution volume of wheat in the 24/25 season is expected to increase slightly year - on - year, but the total amount of corn substitutes will decrease significantly year - on - year. The price of old - crop corn will continue to rise without unexpected supply [48]. - The release of rice will have a significant impact on the corn market. If released, the volume is expected to exceed 10 million tons, which will have a large substitution effect on corn demand. The import volume of grains has decreased significantly year - on - year, and there is no expectation of policy relaxation for the time being [48][49]. 3.3 Downstream Demand Has a Marginal Positive Impact on Corn - The high inventory level of livestock and poultry breeding has increased the total feed demand, which is positive for corn demand. The apparent consumption of starch is expected to improve marginally in the second half of the year [51]. 3.4 Outlook for Domestic New - Crop Corn - The planting area of new - crop corn is expected to decline due to lower profitability compared to soybeans and peanuts. The actual planted area needs to be further confirmed. The focus is on the impact of weather on corn yield, especially the risk of drought [53][54]. - The planting cost of new - crop corn has decreased, and the valuation of futures contracts after 2511 is significantly lower than that of contracts before 2509. After the trading of old - crop corn ends, the focus will shift to the output and listing rhythm of new - crop corn [55].
2025年下半年玉米期货行情展望:旧作偏紧格局持续,新作成本下移
Guo Tai Jun An Qi Huo·2025-06-23 13:07