EPAR RESEARCH BRIEF #53
Wed, 12/02/2009
AUTHORS: Julie Wroblewski, C. Leigh Anderson
ABSTRACT:
This report presents data on selected agricultural commodities for the second and third quarter of 2009 (April-September 2009) and the month of October, where available. More specifically, this report provides a summary of recent changes and trends in agricultural commodities markets. This summary is followed by an analysis of prices, demand, supply, and market conditions for key agricultural commodities. We find that agricultural commodity prices in 2009 have thus far decreased significantly from 2008 peak levels. While agricultural commodity prices remain subdued, the prices of some commodities including cocoa, coffee and maize have risen recently. An addendum to the Quarterly Commodity Price Update from April-October 2009 presents an overview of price data and recent trends in cotton, dairy, and international wheat commodity markets. Speculators note that fluctuations in the U.S. dollar, growing world demand, and uncertainty over the pace of global economic recovery have influenced agricultural commodities.
See also:
EPAR Research Brief #9: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update Q3 2008
EPAR Research Brief #14: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q4 2008
EPAR Research Brief #66: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q4 2009
EPAR Research Brief #74: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q1 2010
EPAR Research Brief #97: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q2 2010
EPAR Research Brief #120: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q4 2010
EPAR Research Brief #145: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q1 2011
EPAR Research Brief #191: Quarterly Commodity Prices Update: Q4 2011
TYPE OF RESEARCH: Research Brief
RESEARCH TOPIC CATEGORY: Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Livelihoods; Market & Value Chain Analysis
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