U.S. corn and soybean export sales increased in the week ended August 13, driven by strong new-crop demand, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Corn net commitments rose by 1.05 million metric tons, including 816,100 tons allocated for the 2025-26 marketing year. Total corn commitments reached 87.74 million tons, up from 70.49 million tons a year earlier. Soybean commitments increased by 1.81 million tons, with 1.72 million tons earmarked for the next marketing year, bringing total commitments to 41.87 million tons—down from 51.00 million tons in the prior year despite the recent pickup in new-crop demand.
Wheat commitments rose by 393,700 tons to 7.87 million tons, while soymeal commitments increased by 478,800 tons to 17.87 million tons. U.S. cotton commitments climbed by 274,300 tons, rice commitments rose by 38,800 tons, and beef and pork commitments increased by 9,300 tons and 27,300 tons, respectively. Soyoil commitments remained largely unchanged at 1,200 tons.
The data follows the USDA's August crop report, which raised production forecasts for both corn and soybeans. Traders are monitoring U.S. crop supplies and export demand as the market assesses the impact of revised supply estimates on global trade flows.
