A Brief Overview of U.S. Grain and Soybean Complex Exports in the Coming Year in Five Simple Charts: Brown

Karen Brown, Reuters Market Analyst. The U.S. government's first estimates for the upcoming season have not yet been published, but industry analysts are already discussing the realism of these figures, especially regarding U.S. exports. U.S. corn exports in the current 2024-2025 marketing year are showing rapid growth, while soybean and wheat shipments have been more modest but still respectable. But what about 2025-26? A look at new crop export sales can help paint this picture. For reference: In the U.S., the 2025-2026 marketing year begins June 1 for wheat, September 1 for corn and soybeans, and October 1 for soy products. As of May 8, U.S. exporters have sold 2.75 million metric tons of corn for export in 2025-26. This is a three-year high for this date, but slightly below the long-term average. However, this is the second-best volume in at least two decades, excluding China and unknown destinations. China has practically not bought corn from the U.S. in 2024-25, although it ...