Good averages were recorded for corn and soybean harvests

The movement of grains in the Port of Bahía Blanca recorded an increase in the months of June and July of this year, according to the Bahía Blanca Cereals and Products Exchange.

In June, the unloading of grains, oilseeds and by-products at the terminals amounted to 968,835 tonnes, arriving in 27,768 vehicles, of which 67% were trucks and the remaining 33% were wagons.

Regarding shipments, 779,637 tons left the local port. Soybeans were the main export product, with 43% of the total cargo. China appears as the main destination for this product, with 86% of the share.

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In July, 1,372,575 tonnes (+65% yoy) of grains, oilseeds and by-products were unloaded at port terminals.

Wheat totaled 144,240 tonnes (84% in trucks and 16% in railcars), corn 891 tonnes (65% trucks and 35% railcars), soybeans 239,520 tonnes (47% trucks and 53% railcars), barley 33,900 tonnes (99% trucks and 1% railcars), sunflower oil 6,030 tonnes (22% trucks and 78% railcars), sunflower 31,290 tonnes (100% trucks), malt 20,640 tonnes (100% trucks) and sunflower pellets 5,760 tonnes (50% trucks and 50% railcars).

The cumulative amount of unloaded tons was 6,824,340 tons (+37% yoy).

As for shipments, 169,650 tons of wheat were shipped to Brazil (92%) and Ecuador (8%).

Barley, on the other hand, was largely shipped to Colombia, with a total of 11,144 tonnes.

The main destinations for corn were Vietnam (32%), Malaysia (29%), Saudi Arabia (11%) and South Korea (9%), for a total of 709,457 tons.

The soybeans were shipped entirely to China (228,139 tonnes) and the sunflower pellets were sent to the Netherlands (64,112 tonnes).

Sunflower oil went to India (88%) and Peru (12%), totalling 25,187 tonnes.

The malt was transported entirely to Brazil (40,423 tonnes).

It is worth noting that the tons announced for shipment until the 17th of this month are 300,054, which translates into corn (60%), barley (19%) and soybeans (21%).

The corn harvest

According to the report prepared by the Bahía Blanca Cereals and Products Exchange, the corn harvest in the area showed very good results, with an estimated average yield of 6,200 kg/ha (+14% y-a-y).

In the northern zone, 90% of the area was harvested with variable yields (from 40 qq/ha to 110 qq/ha).

The work progressed despite the high humidity in the grain due to the flexibility in receipt. In the final phase of the crop, the incidence of leafhopper was reported in some areas such as the district of General Villegas.

In the central area, 75% of the surface area used for cultivation has been harvested. Yields are very heterogeneous depending on the area (between 50 qq/ha and 95 qq/ha), with the highest being in the southeast of Buenos Aires.

In the southern area, 70% of the surface area has been harvested. Yields range from 35 qq/ha (minimum of 8 qq/ha and maximum of 60 qq/ha).

Winter cereals are in good to average condition, with the most advanced ones going through tillering with good health.

Early crops were the most affected by low temperatures and lack of rain, while late crops showed a delay in their development.

In some areas, fertilization work was carried out and others are waiting for better water conditions to advance with the work.

The rainfall recorded by the Meteorological Station Network (REM) of the Bahía Blanca Cereal and Product Exchange until August 8 averaged 23 mm in the southwest of Buenos Aires. The rains of the last few days are very necessary for the correct implantation and development of winter crops, after several weeks without rain in the region.

Water reserves continue to decline, ranging from regular to scarce in much of the area of ​​influence.
Rainfall of up to 30 mm is forecast for this weekend depending on the area. If this occurs, it will favour the development of sowing for the next harvest.