Export Summary — US sells soybeans to China, corn to Japan

Oct 16 (Reuters) — Snapshot of the global export markets for grains, oilseeds and edible oils as reported by government and private sources as of the end of business on Friday: SOYBEAN SALES: The US Department of Agriculture confirmed private sales of 558,000 metric tons of US soybeans to China and another 236,000 of US soybeans tons to unknown destinations, all for delivery in the 2026-27 marketing year that began on September 1. CORN SALES: The USDA also confirmed sales of 127,000 tons of US corn to Japan for 2026/27 delivery. CORN PURCHASE: South Korea's Major Feedmill Group (MFG) purchased up to 134,000 metric tons of animal feed corn in private deals on Thursday without issuing an international tender, European traders said. Up to 68,000 tons was bought from trading house Mitsui at an estimated $278.00 a ton cost and freight (c&f) plus a $1.50 a ton surcharge. A second consignment of up to 66,000 tons was bought from trading house ADM at an estimated $277.94 a ton c&f plus a $1.50 a ton surcharge. Pending Tenders: WHEAT TENDER: Jordan's state grain buyer issued an international tender to buy up to 120,000 tons of optional-origin milling wheat, European traders said. The deadli