Russia: Good quantities of malting barley combined
Barley harvest has taken place under the best weather conditions since years. Good quantities of malting barley, about 60 % of West European varieties, mainly Scarlett, have been selected.
Average protein around 10,5 %, moisture 14-15 %, no diseases. Prices between EUR 100,- and 120,- per tonne, delivered maltings, are well below levels of imported barleys.