Even After 10 MMT of Chinese Soybean Purchases, “Pace Analysis” Suggests USDA’s Export Projection is Too High.

Summary:  This week, US soybean export sales rose 683,800 MT.  Sales were below the low end of industry expectations. Despite commitments to China being 334 Mil Bu larger than a year ago, total export commitments are the just 66 Mil Bu above a year ago.  Export commitments to destinations other than China are down sharply…

US Corn Exports Could Ultimately be Lowered 250-350 Mil Bu Based on “Pace” Analysis.

Summary:  US corn export net sales rose 546,100 MT.  Sales were near the low end of trade expectations. Corn export commitments are the third lowest on record.  Commitments to Mexico account for 45% of total cumulative sales.  However, export commitments to destinations other than Mexico are at a record low.  Although “pace analysis” for corn…