US seeks to increase corn and soybean exports to Spain

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 ...