Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Mexico and Unknown Destinations

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2019—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity:

• Export sales of 189,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations.  Of the total, 126,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2018/2019 marketing year and 63,000 metric tons for delivery during the 2019/2020 marketing year.  
• Export sales of 122,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico.  Of the total, 52,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2018/2019 marketing year and 70,000 metric tons for delivery during the 2019/2020 marketing year.  

The marketing year for corn and soybeans began Sept. 1.

USDA issues both daily and weekly export sales reports to the public.  Exporters are required to report to USDA any export sales activity of 100,000 tons or more of one commodity, made in one day or quantities totaling 200,000 tons or more in any reporting period, except 20,000 tons for soybean oil, made in one day to one destination or quantities totaling 40,000 tons or more in any reporting period, by 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on the next business day following the sale.  Export sales of less than these quantities must be reported to USDA on a weekly basis.

For further information, contact the Export Sales Reporting Staff at (202) 720-9209.

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