MEXICO CITY, MEXICO — Higher-than-average precipitation and gradual recovery from exceptional drought conditions has improved the outlook for Mexico’s corn, rice and sorghum production for 2024-25, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture.

Corn production is estimated at 25 million tonnes, a 6% increase from last year, while rice production is estimated at 160,000 tonnes, up 5%, and sorghum production is estimated at 4.7 million tonnes, up 4%.

Wheat production, however, is expected to drop 25% to 2.6 million tonnes due to prolonged drought conditions in main production areas.

The corn forecast reflects crop progress in the current summer cycle, consistently higher-than-average precipitation, improved moisture levels, and expected higher yields, the FAS said.

Corn imports are estimated at 23 million tonnes, 2% lower than the previous year. Higher domestic production due to improved weather conditions is expected to support decreased imports, which are among the highest on record.