一文盘点天气对各个大宗商品的季节性影响

Agriculture - Soybeans: High temperatures and low rainfall in the U.S. during July-August affect the quality and yield, while La Niña may cause drought in Brazil and Argentina, impacting logistics and shipments to China [3] - Corn: Abnormal rainfall in South America due to El Niño and La Niña disrupts crop growth, while extreme heat in Ukraine from late June to early September negatively impacts corn yields [4] - Apples: Unpredictable weather in spring can lead to severe frost damage, as seen in 2018 when temperatures dropped to -6°C, causing over 30% yield loss [5] - Canola: La Niña causes high temperatures in Canada from May to September, leading to significant yield reductions, while Europe faces spring frost issues in 2024 [6] - Palm Oil: El Niño results in low temperatures and rainfall in Malaysia and Indonesia, causing delayed production impacts seen in previous years [7] - Live Pigs: Winter increases the likelihood of disease outbreaks, but extreme weather impacts are generally localized and short-term [10] - Eggs: High summer temperatures lead to a slight decrease in egg production rates, but do not alter the overall supply-demand balance [11] Soft Commodities - Cotton: Low temperatures and excessive rainfall in Xinjiang affect seedling emergence, while drought in the U.S. during June-August raises abandonment rates and reduces production [12] - Sugar: Drought in Brazil and India during September-October affects sugarcane quality and yield, while heavy rainfall in Thailand and Guangxi also impacts production [13] Energy and Chemicals - Crude Oil: North American cold waves in January-February affect shale oil production, while hurricanes from June to November impact refinery operations [15] - Urea: Extreme heat affects production, while rainfall patterns influence application timing [16] - Methanol: Cold weather in Iran reduces chemical demand, leading to decreased imports [17] - PTA: Typhoons in summer disrupt logistics in China, causing temporary supply shortages [18] - Ethylene Glycol: Cold waves in North America lead to reduced imports [19] - LPG: Severe drought in Panama Canal region raises shipping costs, significantly increasing domestic LPG prices [21] Non-Ferrous & New Energy - Copper: Extreme weather poses risks to copper mining operations, with 19% of mines facing such threats [23] - Zinc: Production at McArthur River mine was halted due to hurricane-related rainfall, resulting in a significant decrease in output [24] - Aluminum: Seasonal rainfall fluctuations in Yunnan affect production costs and capacity [25] - Nickel: Rainy seasons in the Philippines impact shipment volumes, leading to price spikes [27][28] Black Metals - Iron Ore: Weather events in Australia and Brazil, such as cyclones and heavy rainfall, restrict shipments, significantly affecting supply [33]