
A USDA FAS report from Bogotá, dated 23 October 2026, projects Colombian corn output falling 6.9% and rice output falling 6.7% in marketing year 2026/27. Harvested corn area is expected to shrink from 360,000 to 350,000 hectares as El Niño and weak farmgate prices discourage planting.
White rice imports are forecast to rise from 108,000 to 240,000 tonnes.
Lower domestic corn output and higher import needs point to more US corn demand in Colombia, a major buyer of feed grain. The larger rice import outlook also adds to regional demand for imported rice.
After 1,040 past bullish report events, Corn moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.9% to +2.0%), and +0.8% over 20.
After 88 past bullish report events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.1%), and +2.5% over 20.
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