Cofco Ships First Argentine Corn to China in 15 Years, Marking Trade Shift

Cofco International has begun loading a bulk cargo of Argentine corn destined for China, the first such shipment in over a decade and a half. This move highlights a growing agricultural trade relationship between the two countries.

• Cofco International is shipping Argentine corn to China for the first time in over 15 years.
• The shipment is being loaded at the Molinos Agro facility in Rosario, Santa Fe province.
• China approved Argentine corn imports in 2024, enabling this trade.
• Argentina's recent bumper harvest supports increased corn exports.
• A rare shipment of Argentine wheat to China occurred last year, signaling a broader trade trend.
• This development may affect traditional corn exporters like the United States.