EU: Barley exports to third countries total 1.358 mln tonnes by August 31
By August 31, Taxud showed EU-27 barley exports to third countries at 1.358 mln tonnes, 13% less than last campaign, H. M. Gauger GmbH reported earlier in September.
Major exporters were France (to China) 594 thousand tonnes, Romania 381 thousand tonnes, and Germany 279 thousand tonnes. The largest destinations were China 559 thousand tonnes and Saudi Arabia 441 thousand tonnes.
Estimates are that total French barley sales to China are about 1 mln tonnes. EU barley is not competitive with Black Sea offers for Mideast and North African destinations.
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