USDA – Grain: World Markets and Trade, Apr 2025

The main topic of the report is the analysis of global grain markets and trade for the 2024/25 year.

Key findings include a forecasted decline in global grain trade by 7% compared to the previous year. This decline affects wheat, rice, and corn, as well as other coarse grains. Important factors for the trade decline include increased production in wheat-importing countries such as China and Pakistan, and the introduction of import restrictions in Turkey. For corn, there is a decrease in global production, especially in the United States and Ukraine, while production in China has increased. Regarding rice, global production is expected to rise, particularly in India, which has lifted export restrictions.