Brazilian corn exports jump in May, already more than five times last year’s total

Brazilian corn exports rose sharply in May 2026 and have already exceeded by more than five times the total volume shipped in the same month last year. Data released by the Foreign Trade Secretariat, Secex, under the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, show that Brazil exported 201,735.3 tonnes of corn through the third week of the month.

The result is well above the total exported in May 2025, when shipments reached 38,928.1 tonnes for the full month.

The rapid growth reinforces the increasing competitiveness of Brazilian corn in the international market, at a time of expanding global supply and stronger demand from buyers seeking more competitive origins.

Daily average exports rise more than 625%

Considering the 15 business days in May 2026, Brazil shipped a daily average of 13,449 tonnes of corn, a sharp increase of 625.5% from the 1,853.7 tonnes per day recorded in May last year, which had 21 business days.

The strong export performance comes as Brazil’s second corn crop advances, increasing domestic availability of the grain and strengthening logistics flows through ports.

Even with a steep decline in international corn prices, the high volume shipped supported growth in export revenue.

The following chart tracks monthly Brazilian corn export volumes, according to data compiled by Datamar:

Corn Exports | Jan 2023 – Mar 2026 | WTMT

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Lower prices reduce value per exported tonne

The average export price fell 42.9% year on year. In May 2025, the average price was US$467.1 per tonne, while this month it dropped to US$266.6.

Even so, the faster pace of shipments drove a significant increase in daily revenue from Brazilian corn exports.

Daily average revenue reached US$3.585 million through the third week of May 2026, up 314.1% from US$865,800 in the same period last year.

Corn export revenue tops US$53 million in May

With the sharp increase in export volume, accumulated revenue from corn shipments reached US$53.775 million through the third week of May.

The result is already well above the US$18.182 million recorded for the whole of May 2025, consolidating a recovery in Brazil’s corn export flows.

Market expectations point to continued growth in shipments in the coming weeks, driven by the stronger arrival of the second crop in the market and firm international demand for Brazilian corn.

Source: Portal do Agronegócio

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