Argentina wheat harvest estimated at record 25.5 million tons, exchange says

Argentina’s 2025/26 wheat harvest is expected to reach a record 25.5 million tons, up from a previous estimate of 24 million tons, thanks to higher-than-expected yields as harvesting progresses, the Buenos Aires grains exchange said on Thursday.

• The previous record was 22.4 million tons, achieved in the 2021/22 season.

• Harvesting is 33.9% complete, with yields in central agricultural areas exceeding expectations, the exchange said.

• Higher-than-usual rainfall in recent months fostered the growth of the wheat crop.

• Soybean planting reached 36% of an estimated 17.6 million hectares (43.5 million acres), though excess moisture in Buenos Aires province is delaying work.

• Corn planting stands at 39.3% of 7.8 million hectares expected, with 82% of planted areas in good to excellent condition.

• Argentina is the world’s largest exporter of soybean oil and meal and the third-largest corn exporter.
Source: Reuters