U.S. - Cereal Grains - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. Grain Export Price per Ton in July 2022
In July 2022, the grain price per ton stood at $364.5 (FOB, US), declining by -2% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to July 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 maximum at $372.1 per ton in June 2022, and then fell slightly in the following month.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2022, the country with the highest price was China ($1.4K per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($225.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+613.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Grain Export Prices by Type
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; 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. Grain Exports
In August 2022, overseas shipments of cereal grains decreased by -5.9% to 6.2M tons, falling for the fifth consecutive month after three months of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2022 with an increase of 15% against the previous month.
In value terms, grain exports reduced to $2.3B (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2022 with an increase of 20% against the previous month.
U.S. Grain Exports by Type
Maize (3.3M tons), wheat (2.5M tons) and sorghum (286K tons) were the main products of grain exports from the United States, together comprising 98% of total exports. Paddy rice, barley, oats, millet, other cereals, quinoa, rye, canary seed, buckwheat and triticale lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 1.5%.
From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in triticale (with a CAGR of +39.8%), while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the most traded types of cereal grains in the United States were maize ($1.1B), wheat ($1B) and sorghum ($91M), with a combined 98% share of total exports. Paddy rice, other cereals, millet, barley, oats, quinoa, rye, canary seed, buckwheat and triticale lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 1.9%.
Triticale, with a CAGR of +52.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Grain Exports by Country
Canada (5.7K tons) was the main destination for grain exports from the United States, with a 0.1% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (374 tons), more than tenfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (153 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with less than 0.1% share.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to -56.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-78.9% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-65.8% per month).
In value terms, Canada ($2.5M) emerged as the key foreign market for grain exports from the United States, comprising 0.1% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($100K), with less than 0.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with less than 0.1% share.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to Canada stood at -50.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Mexico (-76.2% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-68.2% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the grain 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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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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