U.S. ag exports in fiscal year (FY) 2023 are projected at $190.0 billion, down $3.5 billion from USDA’s August forecast. This decrease was primarily driven by reductions in soybeans, cotton and corn exports that are partially offset by gains in beef, poultry and wheat. U.S. ag imports in FY 2023 are now forecast at $199.0 billion, up $2.0 billion from USDA’s August forecast, largely driven by higher imports of horticultural products, sugar and tropical products, and grain and feed products. That would imply ag trade red ink of $9.0 billion in FY 2023 compared to a deficit of $3.5 billion forecast in August and down sharply from last year’s $2.4 billion surplus.
USDA Cuts FY 2023 Ag Exports, Raises Imports
U.S. ag exports in fiscal year (FY) 2023 are projected at $190.0 billion, down $3.5 billion from USDA’s August forecast.
(AgWeb)
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