Corn and wheat exports followed a more predictable path, with corn sales hitting 1.68 million tons and wheat reaching 427,700 tons, both squarely within the forecasted ranges. Alongside the weekly totals, the USDA disclosed a series of flash sales, including 132,000 tons of soybeans bound for China and 285,775 tons of corn destined for Mexico, both scheduled for the 2026/27 delivery window. An additional 120,000 tons of soybeans were purchased by unknown buyers for the same period.

Despite the positive export data, CBOT grain futures faced downward pressure during pre-market trading. Corn, soybeans, and wheat all saw marginal declines of 0.5% as traders digested the latest supply and demand figures.