Uruguay: The first shipment of barley to China starts

Published Feb 12, 2021

Tridge summary

Uruguay has made its first barley shipment to China, exporting 35,000 tonnes this month, a significant move as the country usually focuses on meeting domestic grain demands. The export is part of a two-year approval by China's Customs Administration for Uruguayan corn and barley imports, limited to specific ports, mills, and processors. In the 2020/2021 season, Uruguay is projected to export over 100,000 tons of barley, more than twice the previous season's exports, as China plans to import around 7 million tons of barley in the same season.

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For the first time in the history of Uruguay, it supplies barley to China. The first quota of 35,000 tonnes will start this month, and this shipment is exceptional as the country does not generally export barley. The Uruguayan grain strategy is primarily aimed at meeting domestic needs. The high prices of recent months, one year of global grain trade, which are not least generated by imports from the Far East, are likely to play a major role in the opening. The AgriCensus report also states that the Chinese Customs Administration (CGAC) has approved the import of corn and barley from Uruguay for two years, but only designated ports and mills and processors can receive shipments. According to the latest USDA report, Uruguay is expected to export 100,000 tons of barley in the ...

Source: Agraragazat