WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. corn export inspections continue running well ahead of last year, providing an important demand signal as harvest approaches. USDA reports marketing-year-to-date corn inspections at 80.95 million metric tons, 26% above the comparable 64.22 million tons last year.
Weekly corn inspections reached 1.91 million metric tons, up sharply from 1.05 million a year earlier. Mexico and Japan were the largest destinations, followed by Colombia, Spain and other markets.
Soybean inspections tell a different story. Marketing-year shipments totaled 40.04 million metric tons, 18% below last year, while weekly inspections were also sharply lower year over year.
Wheat inspections are running 19% behind last year at 3.89 million metric tons, although the latest weekly total reached 493,401 tons, above last year’s comparable week. Sorghum remains the outlier, with year-to-date inspections 125% higher.
For producers, corn export momentum remains the strongest signal, while weaker soybean and wheat shipments leave those markets more dependent on improved demand ahead.
Farm-Level Takeaway: Strong corn shipments are helping absorb supplies, while soybeans and wheat still need stronger export demand.