India is no longer a net exporter of corn in Asia

Published 2024년 8월 26일

Tridge summary

In the 2023/24 season, India has seen a unique development where its corn imports have exactly balanced its exports, marking the first time since 1999/2000 that the country has been both an importer and an exporter of corn. This situation has been driven by a surge in demand from poultry farmers and ethanol producers. Throughout the 2022/23 season, India had been a significant corn exporter, with figures reaching 2.8 million tons to Vietnam, Nepal, and Bangladesh. However, exports have dramatically decreased by 86% in the early months of the 2023/24 season, leading to a shift in source countries for importing countries. Despite these trade dynamics, domestic demand for corn in India is anticipated to persist strongly in the upcoming 2024/25 season, fueled by the continued demands of ethanol producers and the feed sector.
Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

For the first time since 1999/2000, India’s corn imports equaled its exports in 2023/24 season, which will affect the country’s trade dynamics. The growth of demand from poultry farmers and ethanol producers prompted the country to import corn in the current season and in the new season 2024/25. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the decline in global corn prices has made Indian corn less competitive. The country was the key exporter of corn to Vietnam, Nepal and Bangladesh, exporting 2.8 mln tons in 2022/23 season. However, in the first eight months of the current 2023/24 season, exports were down 86% year-on-year, forcing importing countries to switch to other ...

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