The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service reported notable export sales activity for the period of May 3-9, 2024.
Wheat:
- Net Sales: 78,500 metric tons (MT) for 2023/2024, up 91% from the previous week.
- Key Buyers: Mexico (60,400 MT), South Korea (9,000 MT), China (4,500 MT).
- Exports: 449,100 MT, up 33% from the previous week, with primary destinations including China, Mexico, and South Korea.
Corn:
- Net Sales: 742,200 MT for 2023/2024, down 17% from the previous week.
- Key Buyers: Mexico (244,400 MT), Japan (241,300 MT), Colombia (188,900 MT).
- Exports: 952,400 MT, down 23% from the previous week, with primary destinations including Mexico, Japan, and Taiwan.
Sorghum:
- Net Sales: 11,900 MT for 2023/2024, down 81% from the previous week.
- Exports: 140,600 MT to China, up 1% from the previous week.
Rice:
- Net Sales: 25,800 MT for 2023/2024, up significantly from the previous week.
- Key Buyers: Mexico (15,600 MT), Honduras (5,000 MT), South Korea (1,500 MT).
- Exports: 40,300 MT, primarily to Venezuela, Panama, and the Dominican Republic.
Soybeans:
- Net Sales: 265,700 MT for 2023/2024, down 38% from the previous week.
- Key Buyers: Egypt (90,400 MT), Indonesia (87,900 MT), Mexico (86,600 MT).
- Exports: 443,500 MT, up 46% from the previous week, with primary destinations including Egypt, China, and Indonesia.
Soybean Cake and Meal:
- Net Sales: 300,400 MT for 2023/2024, up 44% from the previous week.
- Key Buyers: Unknown destinations (121,600 MT), the Philippines (39,500 MT), Colombia (30,800 MT).
- Exports: 211,200 MT, primarily to the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, and Mexico.
Soybean Oil:
- Net Sales: 9,100 MT for 2023/2024, down 21% from the previous week.
- Exports: 1,500 MT to Mexico and Canada.
- Net Sales: Upland 156,500 RB for 2023/2024, down 38% from the previous week.
- Key Buyers: China (63,600 RB), Vietnam (27,600 RB), Pakistan (22,600 RB).
- Exports: 238,800 RB, primarily to China, Turkey, and Pakistan.
Hides and Skins:
- Net Sales: 417,500 pieces for 2024, up 62% from the previous week.
- Key Buyers: China (244,500 pieces), South Korea (74,400 pieces), Mexico (63,800 pieces).
- Exports: 315,100 pieces, primarily to China, Mexico, and South Korea.
Beef:
- Net Sales: 15,100 MT for 2024, up 23% from the previous week.
- Key Buyers: Japan (6,600 MT), China (1,900 MT), Taiwan (1,700 MT).
- Exports: 15,600 MT, primarily to Japan, South Korea, and China.
Pork:
- Net Sales: 21,100 MT for 2024, a marketing-year low.
- Key Buyers: Japan (4,900 MT), Mexico (4,500 MT), South Korea (3,200 MT).
- Exports: 33,200 MT, primarily to Mexico, Japan, and South Korea.
These export sales data reflect the ongoing demand and trade activities in U.S. agricultural markets.
