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.