Ukraine: Barley exports hit a record of 1.17 million t in September 2006

In September, Ukraine exported 1.17 million t of barley. According to IA "APK-Inform" with reference to customs data, this is an absolute record for this period in the history of Ukraine, AgriMarket.Info released October 13.

During the analogous period of 2005/06, the export of this grain was 640,300 tonnes.

The largest buyer of Ukrainian barley in September 2006 was Saudi Arabia, which imported about 757,000 tonnes.

As it was previously noted, the Ukrainian Government introduced on October 11 quotation for grains export. According to the preliminary data, quota for barley export to the end of the year is 600,000 t.

18 October, 2006