US Hurricane Season Set to Buffet Forest Products Exports

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, forecasted to be above average, poses significant challenges to forestry exports from the southeastern United States. This region, a major supplier of wood pulp, logs, lumber, and wood pellets, faces potential disruptions in production, transportation, and pricing due to anticipated storm activity. Forecasted Hurricane Activity NOAA predicts a 60% chance […]

Cocoa Market Outlook: June–December 2025

The global cocoa market is navigating a complex landscape marked by production challenges, shifting consumption patterns, and evolving trade dynamics. Production Trends West Africa, particularly Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, remains the epicentre of global cocoa production, accounting for over 60% of supply. However, both nations have faced significant setbacks. Ghana’s output has been severely impacted […]

Soybean Market Outlook: June–December 2025

The global soybean market is poised for significant shifts over the next six months, influenced by record production levels, changing consumption patterns, and evolving trade dynamics. Production Trends Brazil is expected to achieve a record soybean harvest of 169 million tonnes in the 2024/25 season, driven by expanded acreage and favourable growing conditions. The United […]

How Japan’s rice production deficit might play out

Japan is facing a growing crisis in rice production due to a combination of aging farmers, declining rural populations, and increasingly erratic weather patterns driven by climate change. As domestic yields shrink and consumption remains stable, the country is expected to become a significantly larger rice importer in the coming years. This shift has major […]