We are excited to announce the launch of the Grains Supply & Demand (S&D) API Endpoint, a comprehensive solution providing detailed balance sheets and trade forecasts for the global grains market.

This feature, designed by our market analysts, enables users to monitor supply and demand fundamentals, track global trade flows, and make informed trading decisions based on model-based estimates covering over 98% of global trade.

With the Grains S&D Endpoint, you'll have the tools to:

This is just the beginning. We are committed to continuously enhancing our S&D models and expanding our coverage to provide you with the most accurate and timely market intelligence.

The Grains S&D Endpoint currently covers three key commodities:

Balance Sheets Coverage: Major exporters contributing to over 90% of global exports, providing a comprehensive view of supply and demand fundamentals.

Export Coverage: Major and minor exporters covering over 98% of global exports, with monthly projections by destination for current and following marketing years. Historical trade data is continuously updated with customs or the best available benchmark.

Import Coverage: All importers of significance (typically >200kt average annual volume), with monthly projections by origin. The number of importers covered varies by commodity based on market significance.

The Grains S&D API delivers comprehensive supply and demand analysis through two core modules:

Annual balance sheets provide detailed supply and demand analysis for major exporting countries, helping you visualize the fundamentals affecting commodity prices. These sheets include model-based estimates for production, consumption, and trade to arrive at educated estimates of ending stocks, which are key price drivers.

Balance sheets are updated bi-monthly to keep you informed of evolving market conditions throughout the year.

The export matrix serves as your dashboard for global trade, forecasting annual flows from major and minor exporters to all significant importers on a monthly basis. These projections result from detailed demand analysis using country-specific models that incorporate:

The S&D data delivers at least five years of history plus current and next marketing years for each country relative to the current trade year. For instance, during trade year 2025/26, marketing year balance sheets for all countries are available up to 2026/27. Marketing year balance sheets for 2027/28 will become available at the beginning of the 2026/27 trade year.

Example: At the beginning of the wheat trade year 2026/27 (Jul-Jun) in July, all 2027/28 balances and trade estimates will become available, including projections for Australia (Oct-2027 to Sep-2028) and other major exporters.

Balance sheets are released twice monthly, on the 7th and 22nd (+/- 1 day for holidays). The first release of each month is strategically timed to be available ahead of the monthly USDA WASDE report, ensuring you have Kpler's independent analysis before official government statistics.

Q: Are these official statistics or forecasts?

A: The S&Ds are Kpler's opinion based on research. They are for information only and should not be construed as solicitation. Our model-based estimates provide an independent view of global supply and demand fundamentals.

Q: How far ahead can I see projections?

A: You can access projections for the current and following marketing years, with updates released bi-monthly to reflect evolving market conditions.

Q: How does the coverage compare to official sources?

A: Our export coverage captures over 98% of global trade, and our balance sheets cover major exporters contributing to over 90% of global exports, providing comprehensive market visibility that complements official sources.

Q: Can I query data from previous S&D releases?
A: At the moment access is limited to the current S&D release. Previous versions of the S&D (point-in-time data) will be accessible at a later date.
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