MARKET REPORT FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2025 101 sume 150 million tons of wheat and 321 million tons of corn in the 2025/26 season. With 32 million tons of wheat and 325 million tons of corn consumption, the US will continue to be a major player in consumption as well as production. The EU is expected to consume 111 million tons of wheat and 78 million tons of corn, followed by India with 113 million tons of wheat and 44 million tons of corn, and Russia with 39 million tons of wheat and 11 million tons of corn. GRAIN TRADE: 2024/25 SEASON AND 2025/26 OUTLOOK In line with the increase in supply and demand, the volume of grain traded internationally continues to rise. According to the latest report by the IGC, the global grain trade saw a significant decline of approximately 35 million tons in the previous season. However, the 2025/26 forecast indicates that grain trade will continue to increase. According to the latest report, the volume of grain trade, which was 423 million tons in the 2024/25 season, will reach 430 million tons in the new season. Wheat ranks first among grains traded internationally. According to the IGC, global wheat trade, which was 197 million tons in the 2024/25 season, will reach 205 million tons in the 2025/26 season. Russia, the EU, and Australia are expected to be among the world's largest wheat exporters. In Egypt, global trade is expected to remain at 186 million tons in the 2025/26 season, as it was in the 2024/25 season. The world's largest corn producers, the US, Brazil, and Argentina, will continue to shape global corn trade as exporters in the new season, as they have in the past. Barley trade is expected to remain at around 30 million tons, led by Australia and the EU. Stable feed demand in the Middle East and North Africa is expected to support barley trade. On the import side, high demand from countries such as China, Egypt, and Mexico continues to support global grain flows. However, ongoing risks such as geopolitical tensions, shipping disruptions, and volatility in input prices are expected to impact trade patterns. IMPACT OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND FORECASTS As partially shared above, the global grain market is preparing for moderate growth in both production and consumption in the 2025/26 season. Record wheat and corn harvests are expected to meet high demand, particularly from the feed and food sectors. While a slight increase in overall trade volume is anticipated, the global grain market remains sensitive to potential supply chain disruptions and climate uncertainties. Use of feed continues to play a central role in driving demand, particularly for corn and barley. As the new season approaches, it will be crucial for stakeholders across the grain value chain to closely monitor crop development, policy changes, and trade dynamics. ShutterStock | 1149739202
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