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Wheat, corn and soybeans see lower net sales amid shifting global demand.

The latest data from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Weekly Export Sales Report for April 24-30, 2026, shows declines in net sales for major U.S. crops including wheat, corn, and soybeans. While exports remain strong, shifting global demand and market dynamics are influencing sales patterns.

Wheat sales drop sharply

Net sales of wheat for the 2025/2026 marketing year fell 65 percent from the previous week to 78,800 metric tons (MT), marking a 45 percent decline from the prior four-week average. Major buyers included Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela. Exports rose 15 percent to 472,700 MT, primarily destined for Mexico, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and the Dominican Republic.

Corn sales dip but exports rise

Corn net sales decreased 15 percent to 1.36 million MT, slightly below the four-week average. Key purchasers were Taiwan, Colombia, South Korea, Mexico, and Japan. Despite lower sales, exports surged 28 percent to 2.06 million MT, with Mexico, Japan, Colombia, Taiwan, and South Korea as top destinations.

Soybean sales hit marketing-year low

Soybean net sales dropped 45 percent to 141,900 MT, the lowest this marketing year, reflecting reduced demand from China, Japan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam. Exports declined 13 percent to 530,800 MT, with China, Mexico, Japan, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia as leading buyers.

Other commodities show mixed results

Barley net sales remained minimal, while sorghum exports fell 25 percent to 142,200 MT, mostly to China and Japan. Rice net sales hit a marketing-year low of 4,600 MT, down 88 percent, with Guatemala and Honduras as primary buyers. Cotton net sales also declined, with Vietnam and Pakistan among top purchasers

Source : feedandgrain