UK: Barley exports in April higher than in March, malt exports the highest since September 2012

The UK’s barley exports in April were 19.8 thousand tonnes, considerably higher than March’s 5 thousand but still low, HGCA reported last week.

Season-to-date barley exports are 368 thousand tonnes, almost half the amount during the same period last year (764 thousand tonnes).

Malt exports in April were 16.1 thousand tonnes, the highest since September 2012. Total exports for the season at the end of April are 2.5 thousand tonnes (1.5%) behind progress at the same point last season.

The nations’ barley imports this season will be the highest on record since 1995/96. Season-to-date imports are 198 thousand tonnes, compared with a five- year average of season total imports of 123 thousand. One-third was imported from Ireland, with just under a further 25% from Denmark. Germany and Poland were also notable origins, it is reported.

12 July, 2013