On December, Australia's grain exports climb

Grain exports kicked in December as new season's shipments begin to find their way into overseas markets. Government trade data showed that Australia shipped 2.22 million tonnes of wheat, more than 1mt of barley and 288,000 tonnes of canola in December. Combined December wheat, barley, and canola exports of about 3.5mt were around 850,000t higher than November. A further 80,000t of sorghum was also exported in December, with most of this shipped out of Queensland ports. Australia's combined wheat, barley and canola grain shipments are expected to top 4mt in January. Shipping stem data indicated that Australia's grain exports will be operating at full capacity in January and are expected to maintain this pace well into 2022. Traders are reporting strong export demand for stockfeed wheat, barley and canola but are saying milling wheat grades, such as APW, are more difficult to sell. Monthly barley exports exceeded 1mt in December for the first time in 36 months as new crop shipments ...