Global Agri Commodity Prices Likely to Stay Firm Next Year
17-Dec-2025 01:05 PM
Mumbai: Global market prices for agricultural commodities are projected to be somewhat higher and stronger in 2026 compared to 2025. According to a leading agri-market research agency, prices of cereal crops and oilseeds are expected to rise on an annual average basis,
but the extent of the increase may be limited. Production is expected to be better during the 2025-26 season, which could ensure smooth supply and availability throughout most of 2026.
On the other hand, Australia's government agency, ABARES, stated in its report that global market prices for agricultural products might soften slightly next year due to record global production.
However, a significant increase in import demand for grains and oilseeds is expected, which could lead to overall strong trade expansion.
Despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, demand for grains and oilseeds is likely to remain stable.
According to a US analyst, caution and prudence are needed when forecasting the global agricultural market situation in 2026, and it is difficult to adopt an easily optimistic view. The agricultural commodity market witnessed considerable volatility in the early years of the 2020s, but now a sense of stability is emerging in the prices of several commodities.
When India attempted to control rice exports, the global market price of this important food grain surged significantly. However, prices have now returned to normal levels.
According to analysts, there are indications of a good increase in global production of wheat, pulses, oilseeds, and coarse grains (especially maize) this year, while the previous year's carryover stocks are also high.
Along with stable maritime transport costs, strong efforts may be made to increase shipments to importing countries, which could result in some price increases for agricultural products from time to time.
Sufficient stocks of wheat and maize are available, leading to limited price fluctuations. Soybean supplies are also improving, and sugar prices have fallen to their lowest levels.