Global corn production expected to grow in 2025/26

The projected increase in global corn production for the 2025/26 commercial year negatively influenced the prices of the cereal on the international market, according to an analysis by the International Center for Economic Analysis and Agricultural Market Studies (Ceema), based on the supply and demand report released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The report was considered bearish for prices, since the harvest in the United States is expected to be larger and stocks higher,” assessed Ceema. The area planted with corn in the country is expected to grow 5.2% compared to the previous cycle, which could result in a production of 401.8 million tons, an increase of 6.4%. Final stocks are expected to rise to 45.7 million tons, compared to the 36 million recorded in the previous year. As a result, the average producer price is likely to fall to US$4.20 per bushel, compared to US$4.35 paid in the 2024/25 harvest. In the global scenario, world corn production is ...