A record wheat harvest in Argentina is creating logistical problems and putting pressure on prices.

In 2025/26, MG Argentina could harvest a record wheat crop, according to analysts at the consulting firm Expana. Experts at the Rosario Grain Exchange raised their forecast for wheat production in the country to 27.7 million tons, while the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BAGE) raised their forecast from 25.5 million tons to 27.1 million tons, noting that as the harvest campaign progresses, estimates may be revised. The amount of harvested crops increased by 13% to 73.3% over the past week. Such an abundant harvest creates logistical problems and increases pressure on wheat prices. The volume of the harvest is so large that there is a real race to transport the grain to export points. Agribusinesses are striving to quickly clear warehouses and prepare for new batches. As a result, grain deliveries by truck to the river terminal in Rosario in November reached a record 2 million tons, almost double the usual volumes of recent years. Large harvest volumes are putting pressure on prices, ...