USA: This year barley crop is estimated at 6.1 million tonnes. Export forecast USDA 0.55 million tonnes. Exports to-date 137,000 tonnes. Malting barley supplies are said to be sufficient with the help of a large carry-over from crop 2003. Crop was good in West, but affected by poor weather in Midwest. Imports from Canada will be very small.

13 November, 2004