# India's maize and soybean crops fall short: what it means for feed

Industry estimates put India's kharif maize at 20-23 million tons against a 30.5 million ton record estimate, and SOPA sees soybeans at 10.79 million tons, down 2.1%. Soymeal rose from about $358 to $631.86 a ton between January and July.

Published 2026-11-05 by the Feedsoft Markets Desk. Covers: CORN, SOY, SBM.

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## Transcript

- **India's feed crops are running short** Both maize and soybeans are coming in light this kharif season. Poultry and dairy feed in India depends on both.
- **Maize: 20-23 million tons** That's the industry estimate for kharif maize. The government's third advance estimate for 2025-26 put the record crop at 30.5 million tons.
- **Soybeans: 10.79 million tons** SOPA's kharif estimate is down 2.1%. Moisture stress sharply cut output in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana.
- **Soymeal: $358 to $631.86 a ton** That's the price move from January to July, as supply tightened.
- **Less local feed, more import need** Losses in both crops tighten domestic feed-grain and soymeal supply, supporting ingredient prices and raising India's need to import.

Full analysis: https://feedsoft.ai/events/79429-india-guards-its-wheat-rice-and-onions-who-guards-the-feed

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