date:May 27, 2016
rts the prior year and is also much lower than the Agriculture Ministrys estimate in April of 30.4 million tonnes, which would be a record for a second straight year.
While the forecasts are above historic averages, the survey illustrates how soaring local prices and a rush for feedstock by domestic poultry and pig farmers have quickly slowed the record pace of exports.
Brazils preliminary customs data indicate May exports will be as low as 2,000 tonnes, the second smallest on record. Imports