U.S. - Cereals - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. Cereal Export Price per Ton in August 2022
In August 2022, the cereal price per ton stood at $368.3 (FOB, US), therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to August 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when the average export price increased by 6.4% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $372.1 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to August 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($461.0 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($299.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Cereal Export Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was other cereals ($3.7K per ton), while the average price for exports of barley ($263.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: rye (+14.4%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Cereal Exports
In August 2022, overseas shipments of cereals decreased by -5.9% to 6.2M tons, falling for the fifth consecutive month after three months of growth. Overall, exports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 when exports increased by 15% month-to-month.
In value terms, cereal exports reduced modestly to $2.3B (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, exports saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 with an increase of 20% month-to-month.
U.S. Cereal Exports by Type
Maize (3.3M tons), wheat (2.5M tons) and sorghum (286K tons) were the main products of cereal exports from the United States, together accounting for 98% of total exports. These products were followed by paddy rice, barley, oats, millet, other cereals, quinoa, rye, canary seed, buckwheat and triticale, which together accounted for a further 1.5%.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by triticale (with a CAGR of +39.8%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, maize ($1.1B), wheat ($1B) and sorghum ($91M) were the most exported types of cereals from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 98% of total exports. These products were followed by paddy rice, other cereals, millet, barley, oats, quinoa, rye, canary seed, buckwheat and triticale, which together accounted for a further 1.9%.
In terms of the main product categories, triticale, with a CAGR of +52.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Cereal Exports by Country
Mexico (1.7M tons), China (1.4M tons) and Japan (718K tons) were the main destinations of cereal exports from the United States, together accounting for 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, the Philippines, South Korea, Yemen, Brazil, Nigeria, Ecuador, Colombia and Guatemala, which together accounted for a further 22%.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in Ecuador (with a CAGR of +165.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for cereal exported from the United States were Mexico ($607M), China ($478M) and Japan ($281M), with a combined 60% share of total exports. Canada, the Philippines, South Korea, Brazil, Yemen, Nigeria, Ecuador, Colombia and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.
Among the main countries of destination, Ecuador, with a CAGR of +138.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cereal market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 108 - Cereals, nes
- FCL 103 - Mixed grain
- FCL 92 - Quinoa
- FCL 15 - Wheat
- FCL 71 - Rye
- FCL 44 - Barley
- FCL 75 - Oats
- FCL 56 - Maize
- FCL 27 - Rice, paddy
- FCL 83 - Sorghum
- FCL 89 - Buckwheat
- FCL 101 - Canary seed
- FCL 94 - Fonio
- FCL 97 - Triticale
- FCL 79 - Millet
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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