August 1, 2013

Russia imported nearly 65,500 tonnes of soymeal in June 2013, up 40% or 18,800 tonnes compared with the previous month, but down only 4% compared with the maximum index of the current season in November 2012 of 68,400 tonnes.

Almost all major countries-suppliers increased their shipments - Lithuania (up 26,000 tonnes), Germany (up 8,600 tonnes), Latvia (up 5,700 tonnes), Belgium (up 3,200 tonnes), Brazil (4,700 tonnes), while Argentina significantly reduced the supplies (down 29,900 tonnes).

During 10 months of the season-2012-13, Russia imported nearly 485,700 tonnes of soymeal, down 3% compared with the same period last season. In particular, the shipments made from Lithuania formed 29% of the general imports, Argentina - 20%, Germany - 20%, Latvia - 14%, Belgium - 9%, and Brazil - 6%.