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GRAIN EXPORT FROM UKRAINE REACHES 28.36 MLN TONNES AS OF MARCH 14 SINCE 2017/18 AGRICULTURAL YEAR

15 March , 2018  

Exports of grain crops and flour since early 2017/18 agricultural year (July-June) as of March 14, 2018 reached 28.36 million tonnes, which is 2.83 million less than a year ago, the Agricultural Policy and Food Ministry of Ukraine has reported.
According to the report, a total of 28 million tonnes of grain was exported, including 13.44 million tonnes of wheat (530,000 tonnes less than a year ago), 10.33 million tonnes of corn (1.7 million tonnes less) and 4.04 million tonnes of barley (664,000 tonnes less).
Exports of rye accounted for 18,200 tonnes (18,100 tonnes more) and flour – 320,800 tonnes (54,000 tonnes more).