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Argentina reported a dramatic rise in soybean exports for September, reaching 870,000 tons, a significant leap from the 190,000 tons recorded in August. Corn exports also maintained a robust trajectory, climbing to 3.7 million tons from 3.4 million tons the previous month.
This export boom is largely driven by importers seeking alternatives to Ukrainian grains, as logistics in the Black Sea region remain constrained. The shift toward South American products is providing a substantial boost to the Argentine economy and may incentivize local farmers to expand their acreage in the upcoming planting season.
Wheat shipments also saw a notable uptick, hitting 1.1 million tons in September compared to 700,000 tons in August. Meanwhile, exports of secondary products like soybean meal and soybean oil remained steady at 2.4 million tons and 500,000 tons, respectively.
Port activity remains intense heading into October. As of October 5, plans were in place to load approximately 5.28 million tons of grain and oilseed products. This includes 2.07 million tons of corn, 1.47 million tons of soybean meal, 930,000 tons of soybeans, 471,000 tons of wheat, and 341,000 tons of soybean oil.
The port of San Lorenzo continues to be the primary gateway, handling over half of the scheduled volume at 2.81 million tons. Other significant contributors include the ports of Rosario (1.11 million tons), Bahia Blanca (789,000 tons), and Necochea-Keken (416,000 tons).
Analysts suggest that this increased supply from Argentina is intensifying competition in the global grain market. Should this export pace persist alongside expanded planting, the influx of South American commodities could exert downward pressure on international prices for corn, soybeans, and wheat.
Source: електронна зернова біржа України