Argentina: Grain and Feed Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   AR2021-0008

In marketing year 2020/21, wheat production is projected at a record 20.5 million tons with exports of 13.9 million tons (including wheat flour). Barley production is also forecast on an upward trend to 4.8 million tons on increased area with exports expected to rise to of 3.2 million tons. Corn production, forecast at 50.0 million tons, the third largest crop in history, is projected to generate higher exports of 35.0 million tons. Similarly sorghum area, production, and exports are forecast to rise with rice area and production showing positive growth trends as well.

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