Morocco will receive 32,000 tonnes of sorghum from Brazil in early March, according to maritime agency Cargonave, in a move that comes amid global supply pressure and rising competition for grain.
The shipment arrives during a period of limited Brazilian exports. Supplies are expected to remain tight in the first half of 2026 as traders compete with domestic animal feed producers and ethanol manufacturers for available volumes.
Brazil forecasts sorghum production of 6.7 million tonnes for the 2025 to 2026 season, nearly 10 percent higher than the previous year. Export activity is expected to increase from July with the start of the second crop harvest.
Sorghum is a drought tolerant cereal grown in hot and dry climates. It is used mainly in animal feed and ethanol production, and in some countries for human consumption. It requires less water than wheat or maize, making it a strategic option for countries facing climate stress.
Morocco has seen several years of irregular rainfall, affecting local cereal output. Importing sorghum allows the country to diversify feed supplies and reduce exposure to fluctuations in global maize prices.
China, the world’s largest sorghum importer, approved ten Brazilian exporters in November amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States. In January, Brazil shipped around 25 tonnes to China, its first delivery there since 2014.
