The forecast for U.S. high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) exports anticipates a gradual increase from 1.38 million short tons in 2024 to 1.44 million short tons in 2028. In 2023, actual exports stood around similar figures, indicating a consistent market with a moderate growth trend. Year-on-year growth is modest, hovering around 1% to 1.4%, pointing to stable but slow expansion in export volumes. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is approximately 0.87%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Global demand shifts due to health and dietary preferences away from HFCS.
- Trade policies and agreements affecting export opportunities.
- Technological advances in production efficiency potentially impacting export capacity.
