Australia: Pulse producers urged to be patient as supply chain issues bite
Other Pea & Pulse
Australia
Published Nov 4, 2021
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Veteran pulse industry participant Peter Wilson, Wilson International Trade, warns supply chain issues pose particular concern to pulse processors and exporters. WHILE there is a rosy outlook ahead for producers of most grain crops this year, world shipping and supply chain woes are making life difficult for Australian pulse exporters.
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A shortage of shipping containers in particular is hurting legume exporters, with a far larger percentage of pulses exported in containers as opposed to bulk shipments than with commodities such as wheat. Working through the supply chain this has meant limited inquiry for pulses at a farmgate level as exporters deem it too risky to write business given the current uncertainties regarding export executions. "Farmers may have to be patient this year and wait for the logistics situation to improve," said Wilson International Trade director Peter Wilson. He said the production sector was in a reasonably good position as they could satisfy cash flow requirements with wheat and canola, both at exceptional prices. However, he said there were concerns for pulse buyers and exporters. "The logistical constraints are everywhere, you can't get containers, there is difficulty getting shipping slots because of the demand for the bulk commodities, so you don't have to have much go wrong and you ...
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