Uruguay: The first shipment of barley to China starts

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 ...