Background on Argentina’s Role in Global Agriculture
Argentina, the world’s third-largest exporter of corn, has seen unexpectedly high yields for its 2024/25 corn crop, according to the Bolsa de Cereales de Buenos Aires (BdeC). Despite this positive development, the harvest progress remains sluggish due to excessive soil moisture caused by heavy rains in May that led to flooding.
Current Status of Corn Harvest
Many rural areas in Argentina continue to report soil moisture levels that delay harvest activities. The BdeC noted in its weekly report that farmers are collecting grains above the optimal moisture level to prevent losses from tipping and weakening stalks. Nevertheless, the yields obtained are either on par with or exceed initial projections.
- Current national threshing percentage: 49.6% of the planted area
- Advancement in the last week: 2.9 percentage points
Soybean Harvest Update
Regarding the 2024/25 soybean crop, which is estimated to produce 50.3 million tonnes, the BdeC reported that 96.5% of the planted area has been harvested. Argentina is the world’s leading exporter of soybean oil and meal.
Wheat Planting Progress
In contrast, the planting of Argentina’s 2025/26 wheat crop has accelerated significantly in the past week, jumping 21.8 percentage points to reach 60.3% of the estimated 6.7 million hectares for the upcoming season, according to the BdeC report.
As a crucial global wheat exporter, Argentina’s primary customers are Brazil and Malaysia.
Key Questions and Answers
- What are the current corn yields in Argentina? The 2024/25 corn yields in Argentina have exceeded expectations, with yields on par with or surpassing initial projections.
- Why is the corn harvest progressing slowly? Excessive soil moisture, resulting from heavy rains and subsequent flooding in May, is causing delays in harvest activities across many rural areas in Argentina.
- What is the current status of the soybean harvest? The 2024/25 soybean harvest in Argentina is nearly complete, with 96.5% of the planted area already threshed.
- How is the wheat planting progressing? The 2025/26 wheat planting in Argentina has seen rapid advancement, with 60.3% of the estimated 6.7 million hectares already sown.
- Which countries are key buyers of Argentine wheat? Brazil and Malaysia are among the primary importers of Argentine wheat.
