Wheat up 12.69% YTD while Cocoa crashes 48.22% in 2026
The agricultural commodities market is showing mixed signals. Some crops are rising steadily. Others are facing heavy losses. Price action is sharp across grains, dairy, soft commodities and edible oils.
Soybeans are trading at 1128.58 USd per bushel. They are down 0.78% today. Weekly losses stand at 0.46%. But monthly growth is strong at 6.29%. Year to date, soybeans are up 9.51%. On a yearly basis, they have gained 9.67%.
Wheat is priced at 571.12 USd per bushel. It is down 0.41% today. Weekly gains are 4.17%. Monthly growth stands at 9.35%. Year to date, wheat has climbed 12.69%. However, it is still down 1.32% compared to last year.
Corn is trading at 425.8479 USd per bushel. It is down 0.39% today. Weekly losses are 1.20%. Year to date, corn is down 3.27%. On a yearly basis, it has fallen 11.74%.
Wheat, soybeans and corn price trends
Wheat is leading among major grains in 2026. A 12.69% rise year to date shows strong demand and tight supply. Soybeans are also performing well with a 9.51% YTD gain. Monthly data shows fresh buying interest in both crops.
Corn is weaker compared to wheat and soybeans. It has fallen 3.27% so far this year. The yearly decline of 11.74% highlights continued pressure.
Rice is priced at 10.1650 USD per cwt. It is flat today. Weekly losses are 5.49%. Year to date, rice is still up 5.94%. However, it is down 24.40% from last year.
Oats are trading at 330.2445 USd per bushel. They are up 0.07% today. Weekly growth is strong at 7.84%. Year to date, oats have gained 9.17%. On a yearly basis, they are down 6.71%.
Barley stands at 2100 INR per ton. It is flat across short term periods. Year to date, it is down 8.40%.
Coffee, cocoa and sugar under pressure
Coffee is priced at 281.10 USd per pound. It is down 1.61% today. Weekly losses are 4.96%. Year to date, coffee has dropped 19.27%. The yearly fall is 27.83%.
Cocoa is trading at 3133.45 USD per ton. It is down 1.40% today. Weekly losses are 14.73%. Monthly decline is 27.77%. Year to date, cocoa has crashed 48.22%. On a yearly basis, it is down 62.40%. This makes cocoa one of the worst performing agricultural commodities.
Sugar stands at 14.05 USd per pound. It is up 1.33% today. Weekly growth is 3.74%. But year to date, sugar is down 6.36%. On a yearly basis, it has fallen 33.23%.
Orange juice is trading at 169.35 USd per pound. It is down 0.35% today. Year to date, it has dropped 17.47%. The yearly loss is 45.41%.
Tea is priced at 156.07 INR per kg. It is up 1.37% today. Year to date, tea is down 14.85%. However, it shows a yearly gain of 9.19%.
Dairy, edible oils and other commodities
Milk is trading at 15.03 USD per cwt. It is slightly up 0.07% today. Year to date, milk is down 1.25%. On a yearly basis, it has fallen 25.67%.
Cheese stands at 1.5831 USD per pound. It is down 0.25% today. Year to date, it has gained 9.33%. Still, it is down 14.66% compared to last year.
Butter is priced at 4550 EUR per ton. It is up 3.10% today. Monthly growth is strong at 14.32%. Year to date, butter is up 9.64%. However, it is down 35.46% on a yearly basis.
Palm oil is trading at 4123 MYR per ton. It is up 2.79% today. Year to date, it has gained 1.80%. Yet it remains 11.26% lower than last year.
Sunflower oil stands at 1533.10 INR per 10 kg. It is up 0.22% today. Year to date, it has risen 6.31%. The yearly gain is 11.90%.
Canola is priced at 684.97 CAD per ton. It is down 0.25% today. Year to date, it has surged 16.24%. On a yearly basis, it is up 5.93%.
Rapeseed is trading at 487.78 EUR per ton. It is down 0.15% today. Year to date, it has gained 7.62%. However, it is down 6.82% compared to last year.
Rubber is priced at 194.40 US cents per kg. It is up 0.88% today. Year to date, rubber has climbed 8.06%. Still, it is down 5.77% on a yearly basis.
Lumber stands at 575.05 USD per 1000 board feet. It is down 0.51% today. Year to date, it has gained 6.79%. However, it is down 7.78% compared to last year.
Wool is trading at 1693 AUD per 100 kg. It is flat today. Year to date, it has risen 9.86%. The yearly jump is strong at 42.99%.
Potatoes are priced at 3.10 EUR per 100 kg. They are flat today. Weekly losses are 22.50%. Year to date, potatoes have crashed 52.31%. On a yearly basis, they are down 88.21%.
Overall, wheat, soybeans and canola are showing solid gains in 2026. Dairy products are mixed with strong monthly moves in butter. Soft commodities like coffee and cocoa are facing heavy selling pressure. The agricultural commodities market remains highly volatile with sharp differences across segments.
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