Coarse Grains (excl. corn)
U.S. Coarse Grains (excl. corn) Exports in 2023
Total Export Value
$1.36 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
4.45 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$1.84 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-2.47% (2014-2023)
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| China | $1.19 Billion |
| Mexico | $31.49 Million |
| Eritrea | $28.58 Million |
| Djibouti | $23.66 Million |
| Canada | $18.11 Million |
| Sudan | $17.15 Million |
| Japan | $12.48 Million |
| Nigeria | $10.85 Million |
| South Africa | $10.71 Million |
| South Sudan | $7.48 Million |
Data and Analysis
Import permits for genetically engineered (GE) corn from the United States are once again issued by South Africa. After a mid-summer drought that caused a 22 percent drop in production, South Africa needs to import corn to supplement domestic production.
Jordan continues to rely heavily on imports for essential staples such as wheat, barley, corn, and rice due to limited domestic production and scarce water resources.
Ukraine’s wheat, barley, and rye harvest for marketing year (MY) 2024/25 has concluded. MY2024/25 corn production is smaller due to lower yields. Post estimates MY2024/25 beginning stocks for grains at minimal levels, as Ukraine was able to maintain an independent export corridor out of its Odesa region ports for most of MY2023/24.
News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 118,000 MT of sorghum for delivery to China during MY 2024/2025.
USDA and USAID will deploy $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to purchase U.S.-grown commodities to provide emergency food assistance to people in need throughout the world.
Private exporters reported sales of 126,000 MT of sorghum for delivery to China during MY 2023/2024.