June 19, 2006

 

Argentina's 2005/06 corn sales total 5.36 million tonnes

 

 

As of Jun 16, Argentina had sold 5.36 million tonnes of 2005/06 (March-February) corn for export, the Agriculture Secretariat reported Friday. By this time last year, Argentina had sold 7.665 million tonnes.

 

Each figure represents tonnes sold.

 

                            2005/06      2004/05

Algeria                  500,000      440,000

Chile                     570,000      280,000

Colombia               150,000      100,000

Egypt                    350,000     1,350,000

Holland                  30,000             0

Indonesia              150,000       75,000

Jordan                   100,000             0

Malaysia                810,000      760,000

Morocco                 120,000      330,000

Peru                      430,000       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                      5,360,000    7,665,000