Mexico will import between 14 MMT and 16 MMT of yellow corn this year, Agriculture Minister Victor Villalobos said, after production in northern Chihuahua state was “severely” affected by drought last year. He said production in the country’s southeast would help offset the deficit in Chihuahua.
Mexico is self-sufficient in white corn production but it imports large amounts of yellow corn – almost entirely from the United States.
As of Feb. 1, Mexico’s total commitments for U.S. corn stood at a record 15.8 MMT, including accumulated exports of nearly 8 MMT and outstanding sales of more than 7.8 MMT.
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