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Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for November 15-21, 2024.  Wheat: Net sales of 366,800 metric tons (MT) for 2024/2025 were down 33 percent from the previous week and 15 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 433,800 MT were up noticeably from the previous week and up 89 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destinations were primarily to Japan (138,600 MT), Mexico (59,900 MT), the Philippines (57,500 MT), Taiwan (55,000 MT), and Egypt (38,100 MT).Corn: Net sales of 1,062,900 MT for 2024/2025 were down 29 percent from the previous week and 46 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 1,010,700 MT were up 6 percent from the previous week and 20 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destinations w...

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