The Brazilian Wheat Industry Association (Abitrigo) held a webinar discussing the global wheat market outlook for 2024, highlighting potential challenges such as crop failures and geopolitical issues. The webinar featured presentations from experts representing the U.S., Paraguay, and Argentina, who shared insights into the wheat market's dynamics and future trends.
Miguel Galdos, the Regional Director of U.S. Wheat Associates, discussed the strong historical export relationship between the U.S. and Brazil, along with an anticipated increase in U.S. wheat production and exports for the 2024/2025 season. Guido Vera, an advisor from Unexpa in Paraguay, provided an optimistic outlook on Paraguay's wheat harvest for 2024/2025, with expectations of increased production and exports to Brazil. Daniela Venturino, a wheat cultivation analyst from the Cereal Exchange, discussed the positive trends in Argentine wheat sales for the 2024/2025 harvest, despite experiencing lower volumes compared to the five-year average. The webinar underscored the complexity of the global wheat market and the significant role of international trade in shaping the industry's future.