Corn futures jumped more than 3% to near $4.70 per bushel, recovering from a one-week low on May 15, as expectations for crop demand strengthened after long-awaited details emerged on China’s commitment to purchase US agricultural goods. China pledged to buy at least $17 billion annually in US agricultural goods through 2028 after high-level talks in Beijing between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping aimed at easing trade tensions. The announcement is seen as supportive for corn futures, as the purchases would add to an existing soybean agreement and could potentially extend into other agricultural commodities. According to US Department of Agriculture data, a return of Chinese corn imports would represent a shift from roughly two years of subdued buying activity. However, farmers remain sensitive to recent spikes in fuel and fertilizer prices linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which continue to influence crop production and pricing dynamics.

Corn fell to 475.25 USd/BU on May 19, 2026, down 0.37% from the previous day. Over the past month, Corn's price has risen 5.14%, and is up 4.57% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Corn reached an all time high of 843.75 in August of 2012. Corn - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 19 of 2026.

Corn fell to 475.25 USd/BU on May 19, 2026, down 0.37% from the previous day. Over the past month, Corn's price has risen 5.14%, and is up 4.57% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Corn is expected to trade at 459.26 USd/BU by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 484.46 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,210.25 -2.75 -0.23% 3.82% 14.93% May/19
Wheat 668.00 3.50 0.53% 11.89% 22.34% May/19
Lumber 595.50 2.50 0.42% 1.71% -0.51% May/19
Cheese 1.63 -0.0216 -1.31% -1.31% -11.41% May/19
Palm Oil 4,585.00 63.00 1.39% 1.93% 17.26% May/19
Milk 16.94 -0.01 -0.06% 0.53% -8.58% May/19
Cocoa 3,909.00 118.00 3.11% 15.14% -64.17% May/19
Cotton 82.24 -1.460 -1.74% 2.75% 24.41% May/19
Rubber 222.70 1.40 0.63% 10.69% 29.10% May/19
Orange Juice 157.50 -2.80 -1.75% -11.17% -40.18% May/19
Coffee 269.80 5.60 2.12% -6.24% -26.88% May/19
Oat 381.00 8.0000 2.14% 18.05% 6.87% May/19
Wool 1,876.00 0 0% 2.79% 57.78% May/19
Rice 12.96 0.1400 1.09% 17.40% 2.01% May/19
Canola 757.70 19.42 2.63% 4.21% 5.24% May/19
Sugar 15.04 0.31 2.10% 10.26% -13.61% May/19
Corn 475.25 -1.7500 -0.37% 5.14% 4.57% May/19



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Corn Stocks 9.02 13.28 Billion Bushels Mar 2026
United States Soybean Stocks 2.10 3.29 Billion Bushels Mar 2026
United States Wheat Stocks 1.30 1.68 Billion Bushels Mar 2026

Corn
Corn Futures are available for Trading in The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT® ) which was established in 1848 and is a leading futures and futures-options exchange. More than 3,600 CBOT member/stockholders trade 50 different futures and options products at the CBOT by open auction and electronically. The biggest corn exporters are the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Ukraine, and France. In 2020 five of them generated more than 75% of overall sales.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
475.25 477.00 843.75 -100.01 1912 - 2026 USd/BU Daily

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Corn Jumps on US-China Trade Boost
Corn futures jumped more than 3% to near $4.70 per bushel, recovering from a one-week low on May 15, as expectations for crop demand strengthened after long-awaited details emerged on China’s commitment to purchase US agricultural goods. China pledged to buy at least $17 billion annually in US agricultural goods through 2028 after high-level talks in Beijing between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping aimed at easing trade tensions. The announcement is seen as supportive for corn futures, as the purchases would add to an existing soybean agreement and could potentially extend into other agricultural commodities. According to US Department of Agriculture data, a return of Chinese corn imports would represent a shift from roughly two years of subdued buying activity. However, farmers remain sensitive to recent spikes in fuel and fertilizer prices linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which continue to influence crop production and pricing dynamics.
2026-05-18
Corn Rises on US-China Trade Optimism
Corn futures rose above $4.70 per bushel, recovering some of the prior session’s losses, as the US signaled potential large-scale Chinese purchases of American agricultural goods. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said China is expected to make “double-digit billion” annual purchases of US farm products over the next three years, reinforcing expectations of stronger export demand. The corn market had previously fallen nearly 3% from a one-year peak, after the first day of high-stakes talks between President Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping failed to deliver any concrete details, including volumes, timing, and product breakdown. Meanwhile, the latest USDA outlook signaled ample US corn supplies extending into 2027, projecting production at around 16 billion bushels, still near record levels. Ending stocks were forecast at roughly 1.96 billion bushels, remaining comfortable despite a modest decline, while exports are expected to ease to about 3.15 billion bushels.
2026-05-15
Corn Hits 4-week Low
Corn decreased to 442.00 USd/BU, the lowest since April 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Corn gained 4.93%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 4.34%.
2026-05-13