
U.S. corn exports to Mexico totaled 3,952,249 tons in January and February 2026, up 11% from the same period in 2025, according to USDA data. The value of those shipments was $895.8 million, up 9%.
Japan, South Korea, Colombia and Taiwan were the next largest buyers.
Record early-year shipments to Mexico point to strong import demand that supports U.S. corn export pace. The data is a routine trade reading and is unlikely to move prices on its own.
After 729 past bullish trade events, Corn moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.8%), and +0.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.