Article Summary
US grain exports declined significantly across major commodities for the week ending July 9, 2026, with corn net sales falling to a marketing-year low of 315,000 metric tons, down 44% from the previous week, while wheat sales dropped 25% and soybean exports fell 21%, indicating weakening global demand for American agricultural products.
- Corn net sales reached a marketing-year low of 315,000 metric tons, representing a 44% weekly decline and 61% drop from the four-week average
- Wheat sales fell 25% from the previous week to 235,100 metric tons, while remaining 38% below the four-week average
- Soybean exports totaled 453,900 metric tons, down 21% weekly, though 2026/2027 marketing year net sales reached 1,769,600 metric tons with China accounting for 1,056,000 metric tons
- Livestock products declined significantly with beef net sales dropping 43% weekly and pork exports down 16%
- Cotton and specialty crops weakened with upland cotton net sales hitting a marketing-year low, down 48% from the previous week
U.S. exporters reported declining sales across major grain commodities for the week ending July 9, 2026, with corn net sales reaching a marketing-year low of 315,000 metric tons for 2025/2026, according to the Foreign Agricultural Service.
The corn figure represents a 44% drop from the previous week and a 61% decline from the prior four-week average. Japan led purchases at 137,100 metric tons, followed by Colombia at 135,200 metric tons and South Korea at 94,200 metric tons. Corn exports totaled 1,588,300 metric tons, down 14% from the previous week, with Mexico receiving the largest share at 519,100 metric tons.
Wheat sales drop 25%
Wheat net sales of 235,100 metric tons for 2026/2027 fell 25% from the previous week and 38% from the four-week average. Japan purchased 66,600 metric tons, while Mexico bought 45,100 metric tons and Jamaica acquired 39,300 metric tons. Wheat exports of 422,100 metric tons increased from the previous week, with Mexico receiving 152,700 metric tons and the Philippines taking 79,100 metric tons.
Soybean transactions show mixed results
Soybean net sales of 188,300 metric tons for 2025/2026 increased from the previous week but remained 23% below the four-week average. China led purchases at 133,900 metric tons, followed by Egypt at 51,100 metric tons and Japan at 40,900 metric tons. For the 2026/2027 marketing year, net sales reached 1,769,600 metric tons, with China accounting for 1,056,000 metric tons.
Soybean exports totaled 453,900 metric tons, down 21% from the previous week. Egypt received 108,600 metric tons, Mexico took 79,300 metric tons, and China imported 65,900 metric tons.
Livestock products see reduced activity
Beef net sales of 8,000 metric tons for 2026 dropped 43% from the previous week and 45% from the four-week average. Japan purchased 2,400 metric tons, while Canada bought 1,900 metric tons. Beef exports of 10,400 metric tons fell 29% from the previous week, with South Korea receiving 3,200 metric tons.
Pork net sales of 21,600 metric tons increased 22% from the previous week but remained 12% below the four-week average. Mexico led purchases at 9,100 metric tons, followed by Japan at 7,100 metric tons. Pork exports totaled 25,200 metric tons, down 16% from the previous week.
Cotton and specialty crops
Upland cotton net sales of 34,400 running bales for 2025/2026 marked a marketing-year low, falling 48% from the previous week. Bangladesh purchased 10,600 running bales, while Vietnam bought 5,800 running bales. Cotton exports reached 214,900 running bales, with Vietnam receiving 77,100 running bales.
Rice net sales of 18,100 metric tons for 2025/2026 declined 24% from the previous week. Haiti led purchases at 7,200 metric tons, followed by Jordan at 3,400 metric tons.
