Grain: World Markets and Trade
Foreign Agricultural Service Circular Series
FG 04-05
April 2005
After reaching record levels last year, Brazil’s grain
exports are now expected to drop to the lowest level in 5 years. Corn
exports, which had surged because of expanded production, are now dwindling
due to a drought-affected crop and expanding domestic demand. Shrinking
supplies and high prices have made Brazilian corn uncompetitive in the world
market. The rapid growth in domestic demand, led by the poultry and pork
sectors, has outstripped production this year and will even necessitate
significant corn imports. Brazil’s history as a net corn exporter may be
coming to an end if production fails to keep pace with demand growth. |
Complete Grain Report in PDF: Text and Tables
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World Markets and Trade: Commentary and Current Data
Wheat Commentary [Text] [Adobe Acrobat Format] Wheat Data Tables [Excel Spreadsheet Format] [Adobe Acrobat Format] Rice Commentary [Text] [Adobe Acrobat Format] Rice Data Tables [Excel Spreadsheet Format] [Adobe Acrobat Format] Coarse Grains Commentary [Text] [Adobe Acrobat Format] Coarse Grains Data Tables Excel Spreadsheet Format] [Adobe Acrobat Format]
Historical Data Tables: Selected Regions and Countries
General Footnotes for Grain Tables
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