A record 6.17 million tons of corn were exported in January of this year, up 126% over the 2.73 million tons shipped during the same month previous year. About 1.16 million tons of the corn exported last year went to China, as Chinese importers opened their markets at the end of 2022. This represents 18% of the entire amount of corn exported in December 2022, which was the last month of the previous fiscal year. The nation’s successful winter harvest contributed to this performance by making more corn available for shipping.
Sources: Agencia Safras/Canal Rural (*Translated by Ia Niani)