USDA

Total wheat consumption in 2025-26 is expected to reach 20.4 million tonnes, which would be up nearly 1.5% from 2024-25.

The wheat harvest for 2025-26 is anticipated to remain steady at 3 MMT, with barley production projected at 1.2 MMT.

Corn, the most important grain crop in South Africa, is projected to see a 2% increase in production, reaching 16 million metric tons.

The USDA attributes this positive outlook to an expected 7% rise in yields, reaching 1.2 tonnes per hectare.

The USDA report also forecasts a 6% rise in maize consumption, reaching 4.4 million metric tons.