Wheat futures are trading higher across all three markets, with CBT soft red wheat up 8-10 cents, driven by robust export demand. US wheat export inspections for the week of 10/30 totaled 350,293 MT, marking a 60.96% increase year-over-year and pushing the marketing year total 20.51% higher than the previous year. Market sentiment is further supported by reports that China is looking to purchase US wheat, alongside SovEcon's 87.8 MMT estimate for Russia's 2025/26 wheat crop.
Wheat futures are experiencing significant upward momentum across all three major markets, with CBT soft red wheat, KC HRW, and MPLS spring wheat futures posting gains of 2 to 10 cents at midday. This bullish sentiment is primarily driven by robust export demand, as indicated by the latest Export Inspections report for the week of October 30. US wheat exports totaled 350,293 metric tons (12.87 mbu) for the week, representing a substantial 60.96% increase year-over-year and a 30.02% rise from the previous week. The marketing year-to-date total has now reached 11.825 MMT (434.4 mbu), which is 20.51% above the same period last year, reflecting sustained strong international demand from key buyers such as Mexico, the Philippines, and South Korea. Further positive catalysts include a Bloomberg report suggesting China's interest in purchasing US wheat, which could significantly bolster future demand from a major global consumer. While SovEcon's estimate of Russia's 2025/26 wheat crop at 87.8 MMT provides a long-term supply outlook, it does not immediately overshadow the current strong demand narrative and positive market sentiment.
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