Russia: Barley export reduced by 21%

According to the Russian Federation official data, in May 2007, barley export totalled 128.500 tons, down 20.9% from April and down 2.1% comparing to May 2006, AgriMarket reported July 3.

According to the report month, the main importer was Japan with 57.400 tons, firstly exported Russian barley. In May, the largest buyers were also Saudi Arabia with 40.700 tons, Morocco with 12.700 tons, Israel with 7.300 tons, Lebanon with 3.100 tons and other countries.

In total, during the season, Russia has exported 1.47 mil tons of barley, down 11.5% comparing to analogous period of last season.

04 July, 2007