In our analysis of the March 8, 2024, WASDE report by the USDA, we focus on the 2023/24 wheat market, providing insights into U.S. and global wheat conditions, trade dynamics, and their implications.
U.S. wheat exports for 2023/24 are down 15 million bushels to 710 million, causing ending stocks to rise by 18% to 673 million bushels; the season-average farm price drops to $7.15.
Global wheat sees an increase in supplies to 1,057.8 million tons, with consumption at 799.0 million tons and trade at 212.1 million tons; ending stocks are at their lowest since 2015/16 at 258.8 million tons.
Notable is the enhanced global wheat trade, driven by significant exports from Ukraine, Australia, and Turkey.
For the 2023/24 season, U.S. wheat supplies and domestic use remain steady, with exports decreasing by 15 million bushels to 710 million. This reduction leads to an increase in ending stocks to 673 million bushels, 18% higher than the previous year, and a slight decrease in the season-average farm price to $7.15 per bushel.
Globally, wheat supplies are up by 0.8 million tons to 1,057.8 million, with consumption rising by 1.5 million tons to 799.0 million and trade increasing by 1.4 million tons to 212.1 million. However, ending stocks have dipped by 0.6 million tons to 258.8 million, marking the lowest point since the 2015/16 season.
Adjustments in global wheat trade highlight increased exports from Ukraine, Australia, and Turkey, responding to shifts in production and consumption patterns.
This report highlights the dual nature of the wheat market, with stable supply and use in the U.S. but declining exports and increased ending stocks, against a backdrop of growing global supplies and trade but slightly lower ending stocks. These dynamics illustrate the importance of hedging against market volatility. Hedgify's platform provides a vital tool for businesses to manage these risks, securing commodity prices against market fluctuations.
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