Oct WASDE report lowered global corn
production for the 2024/25 MY by 1.4 MMT to 1.217 BMT. Reductions for Ukraine
and russia were only partially offset by an increase in US production.
Ukraine's crop was cut by 1 MMT to 26.2 MMT, still above 25.8 MMT seen by the
country’s AgMin. russia's harvest was reduced by 0.5 MMT to 13 MMT. Both
adjustments based on current harvest results. Conversely, US production was
raised by 0.5 MMT to 386.2 MMT due to a slight upward revision in yield
potential.
Global corn exports for 2024/25 were lowered
by 0.9 MMT to 190.5 MMT, with cuts for Ukraine (-1 MMT to 23 MMT) and russia
(-0.5 MMT to 3.3 MMT) partially offset by an increase for the USA (+0.6 MMT to
59.1 MMT). Imports for China were decreased by 2 MMT to 19 MMT.
World corn consumption for 2024/25 was
raised by 3.5 MMT to 1.223 BMT.
Global ending stocks were reduced by 1.8 MMT
to 306.5 MMT, slightly below the average trade expectation of 306.8 MMT. US
stocks were cut by 1.5 MMT to 50.8 MMT due to reduced beginning stocks and
increased exports, although this figure was above market expectations.
Overall, the report is slightly bearish.
While the increase in US yields, although modest, indicates strong production
prospects, no changes were made for South America despite recent concerns over
dry weather. Additionally, the reduction in China's imports adds a bearish
sentiment. At the same time, the prospects of Black Sea supply keep on falling
that will serve as a supportive factor in the region.
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