US seeks to increase corn and soybean exports to Spain

Published 2025년 5월 21일

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The United States Grain Council (USGC) views Spain as a significant partner for export growth, given its status as the EU's leading importer of feed grains. In the 2024-2025 marketing year, Spain places fifth among importers of US corn, bringing in 2.3 million tons. Recently, USGC deputy regional director Ana Ballesteros visited Spain to strategize on increasing exports of US sorghum, corn, and related products. The meetings in Madrid focused on assessing Spain's feed production and import capabilities, while the Seafood Expo in Barcelona presented an opportunity to promote U.S. dried grain residues and fermented corn proteins for use in aquaculture feeds. Ballesteros also emphasized the benefits of US feed grains after the significant shipments of corn and DDGS to Spain in 2023-2024.

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Spain, as the leading importer of feed grains and related products in the European Union, is a strategic partner for the United States with great potential for export growth, the United States Grain Council (USGC) announced after a recent visit to the country. In the 2024-2025 marketing year, Spain ranks fifth among importers of US corn, purchasing 2.3 million tons. In early May, Ana Ballesteros, USGC’s deputy regional director for Europe and the Middle East, visited Madrid and Barcelona to explore opportunities to expand exports of US sorghum, corn and related products. In Madrid, together with USGC consultant Loyola Toran, she met with key players in the agri-food and feed sectors to assess current and projected feed production and import potential. These meetings helped the Council refine marketing strategies for the Spanish market. In Barcelona, Ballesteros participated in the Seafood Expo, the world’s largest seafood trade show, which annually attracts more than 35,000 ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult