Improved economy, general election to increase demand

US imports lower as nation opts for cheaper Brazilian crop

World’s largest consumer supplementing rain-damaged domestic crop, analysts say

Volatility here to stay, in every sense, says analyst

Global output increasing, but not as much as consumption

Government tells private traders to buy additional 1 million tonnes

FAS projects 2.7% increase to 285 million tonnes in 2023-24

Declining output and higher demand reduces inventory

Brazilian shipments support demand in country’s feed sector

Government incentives causing switch to other grains, particularly wheat