United States Exports of Sorghum To World Total (2024-2025)

This chart compares U.S. sorghum export values (in thousands) for the first six months of 2024 and 2025. In 2024, exports started very strong in January and February, exceeding 180,000 and 230,000 thousand respectively, before tapering downward through June. By contrast, 2025 exports are much lower across the board, with modest values peaking in May and June near 40,000 thousand. For purchasers, this sharp decline in exports could indicate weaker international demand or stronger competition from other grain suppliers, potentially keeping more sorghum available for domestic feed use. Nutritionists may see opportunities for sorghum to remain cost-competitive in rations if export demand stays soft. Global factors such as Chinese buying behavior, currency shifts, and alternative feed grains (like corn or barley) may be influencing trade flows. For suppliers, the divergence suggests a need to reassess pricing strategies or explore alternative markets. Could weaker export demand in 2025 open opportunities for domestic feed buyers to secure more favorable pricing? How might nutritionists balance sorghum against corn or other grains if this export slowdown continues into the second half of the year?