June 12, 2006

 

Argentina's 2005/06 corn sales total 5.32 million tonnes
 

 

As of Jun 9, Argentina had sold 5.32 million tonnes of 2005/06 (March-February) corn for export, the Agriculture Secretariat reported Friday (Jun 9). By this time last year Argentina had sold 7.21 million tonnes.

 

Each figure represents tonnes sold.

 

                           2005-06      2004-05

Algeria                 500,000      375,000

Chile                   540,000      260,000

Colombia               150,000      100,000

Egypt                   350,000    1,250,000

Holland                 30,000            0

Indonesia              150,000       75,000

Jordan                  100,000            0

Malaysia               810,000      675,000

Morocco                120,000      145,000

Peru                    420,000      250,000

Philippines            200,000            0

Portugal                40,000      300,000

Saudi Arabia           200,000      475,000

South Africa           500,000       75,000

Spain                     40,000      500,000

United Arab Emirates  100,000   290,000

United Kingdom          50,000        0

Uruguay                 30,000            0

Vietnam                 80,000            0

Yemen                   20,000            0

Other nations          890,000    2,440,000

Total                    5,320,000    7,210,000