The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Export Sales report for the week ending January 29, 2026, showing mixed results across major commodities. Corn and soybeans maintained strong export volumes, while wheat and rice sales declined compared to previous weeks.
Wheat net sales totaled 373,900 metric tons for the 2025/2026 marketing year, down 33% from the prior week but up 3% from the four-week average. Key buyers included the Philippines, Taiwan, Mexico, China, and Italy. Wheat exports rose 7% from the previous week to 403,800 metric tons, with Mexico and Taiwan among the top destinations.
Corn net sales reached 1,041,200 metric tons, a 37% decrease from the previous week and 42% below the four-week average. Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Panama, and Indonesia were primary purchasers. Corn exports totaled 1,147,000 metric tons, down 31% from the previous week.
Soybean net sales hit a marketing-year low of 436,900 metric tons, falling 47% from the prior week and 72% below the four-week average. China, Egypt, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Vietnam led purchases. Soybean exports increased 9% to 1,387,700 metric tons, with China as the largest destination.
Sorghum net sales rose 49% to 344,900 metric tons, while exports dropped 76% to 60,700 metric tons. Rice net sales fell 64% to 21,600 metric tons, with exports down 47% to 43,900 metric tons. Cotton sales showed a 23% increase in net sales but a 9% decline in exports.
