Polar is now confirmed to have purchased 230,000 tonnes of malt in October, almost all of it from the EU, 65 % two-row spring and 35 % six-row winter types. Prices were EUR 210-215 for Esterel and 220-230 for spring barley malt, FOB EU Seaport.

Tunisia covered 5,000 tonnes EU malt at EUR 250 in bags in container.

13 November, 2004