For the 2026/27 season, a lower global corn production is expected alongside high consumption. The reduction in stockpiles could support prices.
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Current IGC Estimate In its monthly grain market report, the International Grains Council (IGC) updated the forecast for the 2026/27 corn season. A decrease of almost 2% to 1.300 billion t is expected for global corn production. This is mainly due to ongoing uncertainties regarding key operational resources such as fertilizer and fuel. The production decline of around 30 million t in the USA and Argentina can only be partially offset by higher production, among other things, in Brazil and the EU. The IGC points out in its report that corn has a high fertilizer requirement compared to many competing crops. Increased fertilizer costs and supply chain issues could therefore lead to adjustments in planting plans or application rates in individual regions. Ukraine and Brazil are particularly in focus. In Ukraine, higher fuel and fertilizer costs are expected to burden corn sowing, even if soil moisture was better recently than in the previous year. In Brazil, decisions for the next ...