The wheat market posted gains across the three markets on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 ¾ to 5 1/2 cents on the session, as March was 13 ½ cents higher on the week. KC HRW contracts closed posted 3 to 3 1/2 cent gains across the board, as March managed a 9 ¾ cent gain this week. MPLS spring wheat futures were steady to 1 1/4 cents in the green on the day, with March 3 ¾ cents higher.
The delayed Export Sales report indicated a total of 612,408 MT in wheat sales during the week of 12/19, exceeding the trade estimates of 250,000 to 600,000 MT. That was the largest sales total in 25 weeks and 33.73% larger than the previous week. Mexico was the buyer of 132,400 MT, with Thailand in for 126,100 MT and 120,100 MT sold to Japan. Another 12,600 MT in sales were reported for 2025/26.
Mar 25 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.46 1/2, up 5 1/2 cents,
May 25 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.56 3/4, up 4 3/4 cents,
Mar 25 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.54 1/2, up 3 cents,
May 25 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.62 3/4, up 3 1/4 cents,
Mar 25 MGEX Wheat closed at $5.95 1/4, up 1 1/4 cents,
May 25 MGEX Wheat closed at $6.03 1/4, up 1 cent,
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