The drop in corn prices, observed until the end of January in practically all regions monitored by Cepea, was interrupted in markets where producers are resisting selling at lower prices.
The devaluation of the grain is also limited due to the start of the soybean harvest and the consequent decrease in freight costs for corn.
On the demand side, researchers at Cepea indicate that most buyers are holding back, waiting for a greater supply following fieldwork and, consequently, the possibility of acquiring new lots at lower prices.
On the external front, in January, corn exports totaled 4.24 million tons, 18% above the same period in 2025, according to Secex. In the accumulated total for the 2024/25 season (from February 2025 to January 2026), shipments totaled 41.62 million tons, 8% above what was exported in the same period of 2023/24.
