December 28, 2010

Ukraine's December grain exports reach 614,000 tonnes

According to Kiev-based researcher ProAgro, Ukraine exported 614,000 tonnes of grain via ports between December 1 and December 24.

Wheat exports accounted for 234,800 tonnes, including 98,600 tonnes to Turkey and 68,300 tonnes to Libya, said ProAgro. Barley exports amounted to 67,200 tonnes, including 49,300 tonnes to Saudi Arabia, ProAgro said.

Corn shipments accounted for 312,100 tonnes in the period, ProAgro said. Corn went to Portugal, Egypt and Tunisia, it said.