Wheat-use in feed to grow 31 percent on abundant supplies
Global use of wheat in feed-rations are expected to rise 31 percent as exportable supplies of lower-quality wheat becomes more abundant, especially in the EU, Ukraine, and Russia.
Wheat use in feed rations in the EU, which has the world's largest wheat-based feed industry, is estimated to jump 25 percent (up 13 million tonnes) this year, replacing imported corn and sorghum.
In addition to meeting domestic needs, the EU's exportable surplus is expected to be much higher than in recent years due to a greater harvest.
Russia and Ukraine also have larger crop prospects and are expected to consume more feed-quality wheat while expanding exports.
However, countries like Argentina, Australia and Kazakhstan are likely to reduce wheat exports due to production factors.
Importing countries are also likely to raise demand for feed-quality wheat, especially those that have the flexibility to change their feed rations.
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Estimated wheat export for selected countries | |||
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　 |
Estimated wheat export |
Estimated wheat export |
Change |
|
for 2007/08 |
for 2008/09 |
(million tonnes ) | |
|
( million tonnes ) |
( million tonnes ) |
　 | |
|
EU |
15.50 |
18.00 |
2.50 |
|
|
8.50 |
9.00 |
0.50 |
|
|
13.50 |
14.00 |
0.50 |
|
|
17.00 |
17.50 |
0.50 |
|
|
8.50 |
7.50 |
-1.00 |
|
|
15.00 |
14.00 |
-1.00 |
|
|
6.00 |
5.40 |
-0.60 |
