US farm exports climb as China and Europe buy more
US agricultural exports reached 14.5 billion dollars in July 2026, up 9% from a year earlier. For the first seven months they totalled 106.3 billion, up 7%. Soybean exports surged 32% year to date, lifted by renewed Chinese demand. Corn and ethanol also moved higher, giving farm shipments a firmer base going into the fourth quarter.
Where the growth comes from
The European Union posted an 11% gain and is on track for a record. Mexico and Canada together buy close to one-third of all US farm goods. China is projected at 12 billion dollars for the fiscal year. Tree-nut exports stand at 12.2 billion, while fresh fruit rose 10% and tree nuts 26%. The mix is shifting toward nuts, fruit and higher-value lines.
📊 Key figures
US farm exports, July: 14.5B dollars (+9%)
First seven months: 106.3B dollars (+7%)
Soybean exports: +32% year to date
EU market: +11%, record pace
Tree nuts: 12.2B dollars projected
What it means for sellers
Grain and feed remain the largest group at 43.2 billion, followed by horticultural exports at 43.9 billion. Demand from a handful of large buyers keeps volumes steady even as the full-year farm deficit stays wide. For a single exporter, export prices, crop yields and market access matter more than the headline number.
| Segment | 7M 2026 | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | +32% | China rebound |
| EU market | +11% | record pace |
| Tree nuts | 12.2B dollars | steady demand |
| Grains and feed | 43.2B dollars | largest group |
Export prices, crop yields and market access matter more to a single business than the headline deficit, and demand from China and Europe is keeping US farm shipments firm into the fourth quarter. -- US Department of Agriculture, trade data, October 2026
💡 Where the opening is
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