China imported 1.014 million tonnes of barley in July – April 2004, of which 623,000 tonnes from Australia and 253,000 tonnes from Canada. It is still uncertain, whether some or even many shipments of Australian and Canadian barley in container were not registered in the import statistics, according to analysts’ statements. Forecasts are that China will need to import 1.8 – 2.0 million tonnes in the calendar year 2004.

13 July, 2004