The USDA's latest grain and oilseed estimates for the 2024/25 harvest cycle show a mixed picture across different regions. Global corn production is expected to decrease slightly by 0.7% from the previous year, led by drops in the European Union and Ukraine, while China and Brazil are expected to increase their production. The United States is also expected to see a slight increase in corn exports.
In contrast, global soybean production is projected to increase by 8.7% due to expected increases in South American harvests, particularly in Brazil and the United States. The United States is also expected to see a significant increase in soybean exports. China's soybean imports are expected to remain high, but there is some variation in the projections depending on the source.
Ending stocks for both corn and soybeans are expected to change significantly, with increases in the United States and Brazil, but decreases in Ukraine for corn, and decreases for both crops in the European Union. Overall, these projections could have significant implications for global market dynamics and prices for these key crops.