NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. grain export inspections remained solid during the week ending February 5, with corn, soybeans, and wheat all posting volumes ahead of last year, while sorghum shipments stayed active with China in the mix. The latest USDA Market News data show continued export movement supporting demand across key commodities.
Corn inspections totaled about 51.5 million bushels, up from the prior week and well above the same period last year. Marketing-year-to-date corn inspections now stand near 1.34 billion bushels, running sharply ahead of last year’s pace as shipments to Mexico, Japan, and other destinations remain steady.
Soybean inspections reached roughly 41.7 million bushels for the week. While slightly below the previous week, cumulative soybean inspections are holding near 850 million bushels for the marketing year. China remained a notable buyer, accounting for a significant share of soybean loadings through both Gulf and Pacific Northwest ports.
Wheat inspections totaled approximately 21.3 million bushels, nearly matching last year’s level for the same week. Year-to-date wheat inspections are now near 637 million bushels, continuing to outpace last season with strong movement of soft white and hard red classes to Asia and Latin America.
Sorghum inspections came in near 4.9 million bushels, with most shipments moving through the Gulf. China was again a primary destination, reinforcing sorghum’s role as an alternative feed grain in export channels.
Farm-Level Takeaway: Export inspections continue to provide demand support, with corn leading gains and China active in soybeans and sorghum.