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

In 2025/26, Argentina may harvest a record wheat crop, according to analysts from the consulting company Expana. Experts from the Rosario Grain Exchange have increased the forecast for wheat production in the country to 27.7 million tons, and the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BAGE) has increased its 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 last week. Such a bountiful harvest creates logistical problems and increases pressure on wheat prices. The volume of the harvest is so large that there has been a real race to transport the grain to export points. Farmers are eager to clear warehouses quickly and prepare space for new batches. As a result, grain shipments 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 volumes of the harvest are putting ...