The latest USDA export sales report for the week ending December 11, 2025, highlights continued strength in U.S. corn and soybean markets, with export sales and shipments outpacing last year’s levels. Corn export sales totaled 1.85 million metric tons this week, up from 1.6 million the previous week, pushing cumulative exports for the marketing year to nearly 23 million metric tons. Key destinations include Japan, the European Union, and Mexico, with shipments to Japan alone exceeding 2.9 million metric tons.
Soybean export sales surged to 2.42 million metric tons this week, a significant increase from 1.67 million the prior week, bringing total marketing year exports to over 13.4 million metric tons. Major buyers include China, the European Union, and other Asian countries, reflecting sustained global demand despite some year-over-year declines. Soybean meal and oil also posted solid sales, with soybean meal exports rising to 662,000 metric tons and soybean oil sales increasing notably to 21,300 metric tons.
Wheat export sales showed mixed results across classes. Hard red winter wheat sales reached 449,700 metric tons, slightly below last week’s 513,500 metric tons, with strong demand from Japan, Taiwan, and other Asian markets. Soft red winter wheat sales increased to 920,900 metric tons, led by China and Western Hemisphere buyers. Hard red spring wheat exports remain steady, with 1.41 million metric tons sold this week.
Cotton export sales nearly doubled from the previous week, reaching 309,300 running bales, driven by demand from the European Union and Asian markets. Rice sales also rose sharply, with 56,500 metric tons sold this week, primarily to Asian countries.
