U.S. Corn Exports Surge with Over 2 Million Tons Shipped in Single Week

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Federal agricultural officials documented a massive surge in corn shipments from American ports during the week of February 19th. International buyers from Japan, South Korea, and Mexico drove demand for more than two million tons of U.S. corn exports.

Federal agricultural officials are highlighting a remarkable surge in corn shipments from American ports, with export inspections reaching exceptional levels during the week that concluded on February 19th.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, inspectors processed over two million tons of corn destined for international markets. The bulk of these shipments headed to Japan, South Korea, and Mexico – three major trading partners that have demonstrated exceptionally robust appetite for American corn throughout this marketing season.

The agricultural department also noted that wheat exports experienced weekly gains during the same period.

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