EU: Malting barley deficit reached 1 million t
The EU has a deficit of 1 million tons of malting barley of traditional quality specifications. The markets have reacted by sky-high prices, withholding tactics by farmers, and a frantic search for solutions of the supply crisis, experts pointed out October 02.
Market prices, often only nominal, are (EUR/t):
French barley, basis July
6RW Esterel 150.- (FOB Creil), 160.- (FOB Moselle), 167.- (FOB Rouen)
2RS Scarlett 170.- (FOB Creil), 180.- (FOB Moselle), 189.- (FOB Rouen)
Danish barley, October, FOB seaport
2RS Prestige 180.-
2RS, faq, any variety 155.-
UK barley, December, FOB seaport
2RS Optic/Cocktail 185.- tr
German 2RS barley, Oct-Dec, franco maltings South Germany 190/200.- depending on location.
Slovak 2rS barley, Oct, franco Czech maltings 165.-.