World Bulk Grain Trade

The world bulk grain trade is a vital sector of the world economy, mainly global trade in wheat, rice, and coarse grains such as corn, barley, sorghum, oats, and rye. The U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service provides monthly reports on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption, and stocks, offering insights into changes affecting world trade in grains. The Global Trade Data Portal visualizes grain maritime shipments, providing a global overview of imports by key food and feed products of direct relevance for world food security. The International Grains Council offers monthly shipments by selected destinations for major exporters of grains, rice, and oilseeds, including trade and marketing year reviews. These resources are essential for understanding the dynamics and trends in the world bulk grain trade. Monthly data summary by USDA.