The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported strong export sales for corn and soybeans during the week ending December 18, 2025, signaling sustained global demand despite mixed results in wheat shipments.
Corn export sales surged to 2.58 million metric tons, up from 1.85 million the previous week, with shipments totaling 1.76 million metric tons. Key buyers included Mexico, Japan, and South Korea. Grain sorghum sales also increased to 318,100 metric tons.
Soybean export sales reached 1.20 million metric tons, a decline from the prior week’s 2.42 million, but cumulative marketing year sales remain strong at over 12.5 million metric tons. Soybean meal and oil sales were steady, with meal exports at 402,800 metric tons and oil sales rising.
Wheat export sales showed mixed trends. Total wheat sales increased to 546,000 metric tons, up from 450,000 the previous week, but outstanding sales declined to 5.44 million metric tons. Hard red winter wheat sales rose, led by demand from Japan and Taiwan, while soft red winter wheat sales dipped slightly.
Barley export sales remained steady at 36,400 metric tons, and cottonseed exports held firm.
The Philippines, China, Japan, and the European Union were among the top destinations for U.S. agricultural exports, reflecting diverse global markets.
These export figures underscore the importance of U.S. agricultural commodities in international trade and highlight ongoing opportunities and challenges as the 2025 marketing year progresses.
