WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. export sales were mixed during the January 16–22 reporting window, with corn and wheat shipments firm while new soybean business slowed sharply. Corn net sales totaled about 65 million bushels, down week to week but still slightly above the recent four-week pace. Mexico, Japan, Colombia, Spain, and Taiwan were the top buyers, while shipments climbed to roughly 66 million bushels, reinforcing steady physical movement.
Wheat sales reached approximately 20.5 million bushels, lower than the prior week but well above the recent average. Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, South Korea, and Thailand led buying, while exports of nearly 14 million bushels ran comfortably above recent norms.
Soybean sales slipped to roughly 30 million bushels, down sharply from the previous week and recent averages. China remained the largest buyer, alongside Egypt, Mexico, Spain, and Turkey. Shipments held near 47 million bushels, indicating continued execution despite slower new sales.
Sorghum sales totaled about 9 million bushels, driven primarily by China and Spain, while exports hit a marketing-year high. Rice sales and shipments both strengthened, and soybean meal demand improved notably, led by the Philippines and Latin America.
Farm-Level Takeaway: Corn and wheat exports remain reliable demand anchors, while soybeans and sorghum reflect more buyer timing than demand loss.