U.S. Export Statistics
Corn: Net sales of 937,900 MT for 2013/14 were up 52 percent from the previous week and 35 percent from the prior four-week average. Increases were reported for Japan (587,800 MT, including 139,300 MT switched from unknown destinations and decreases of 2,600 MT), Mexico (197,900 MT), South Korea (115,500 MT, including 65,000 MT switched from unknown destinations and decreases of 4,500 MT), Costa Rica (36,000 MT), Venezuela (30,000 MT, including 22,000 MT switched from unknown destinations), and Morocco (30,000 MT). Decreases were reported for unknown destinations (145,300 MT), China (18,800 MT) and Jamaica (2,000 MT). Net sales of 13,800 MT for 2014/15 for unknown destinations (16,300 MT), were partially offset by decreases for China (2,500 MT). Exports of 1,216,000 MT were down 25 percent from the previous week and 8 percent from the prior four-week average. The primary destinations were Japan (356,200 MT), Mexico (182,700 MT), Egypt (129,400 MT), Spain (67,000 MT), Colombia (65,900 MT), China (61,400 MT, and South Korea (60,500 MT). Optional Origin Sales: For 2013/14, outstanding optional origin sales total 123,000 MT, all South Korea. Export Adjustments: Accumulated exports to China were adjusted down 1,566 MT for week ending November 28, 2013; down 1,273 MT for week ending December 12, 2013; and down 1,128 MT for week ending December 19, 2013. The correct destination for these shipments is Taiwan (3,529 MT) and Hong Kong (438 MT). These sales and shipments are included in this report.
Barley: There were no net sales or exports reported during the week.
Sorghum: Net sales of 297,200 MT for 2013/14 resulted as increases for China (406,800 MT, including 117,200 MT switched from unknown destinations) and Japan (10,400 MT, including 2,000 MT switched from unknown destinations and decreases of 700 MT), were partially offset by decreases for unknown destinations (120,000 MT). Exports of 256,900 MT–a marketing-year high–were unchanged from the previous week, but up 94 percent from the prior four-week average. The primary destinations were China (237,300 MT) and Japan (19,600 MT).
