Brazilian corn exports are running below expectations, with Hedgepoint projecting shipments of about 38 million tonnes in 2025/26; export line-up volumes through October were 22.3 million tonnes versus 26.2 million a year earlier. Meanwhile, corn use for ethanol is expanding, with consumption potentially reaching 34 million tonnes in 2026/27, while Brazil’s 2026/27 crop is estimated near 146.5 million tonnes.
Slower exports leave more corn available domestically and may ease local supply tightness, while ethanol expansion adds demand and could support prices. A large Brazilian crop and Argentina’s record harvest add supply and competition, tempering that support.
After 480 past neutral trade events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
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