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August 2000 Edition
Eastern Europe* to be
Net Wheat and Coarse Grain Importer
For the first time in four years, Eastern Europe
will be a net grain importer as serious drought causes a
significant drop in wheat and coarse grain production. Coarse
grain exports are expected to be slashed more than 60% from
1999/00 levels. Hungary's corn exports comprise the majority of
this reduction, meaning less corn will be available for export to
other countries in the region and the EU. Also, less Eastern
European barley will be available for export to neighboring
Mediterranean countries. Wheat exports will be cut 30%, resulting
in less milling wheat available to ship to North Africa and the
Middle East. In addition, smaller exportable supplies of
feed-quality wheat from this region are likely to encourage more
corn use.
Total Eastern European grain imports are expected to climb more
than 20%, with large amounts of barley and rye needed. However,
corn imports are expected to drop as higher feed prices cause
some herd reductions. Demand for milling wheat will likely
necessitate imports from the EU and North America.
All Grain Summary
Tables: Foreign Countries and US Data
Foreign Countries' Policies and Programs
Situation and Outlook: Commentary and Current Data
Historical Data Tables: Selected Regions and Countries
General Footnotes for Grain Tables
Grain and Feed
Contact List
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