Takeaways from the Global Grain Asia 2014. We share key quotes and figures on world demand, and outlook and observations for different regions in 2014.

1. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT GRAINS – FROM
GLOBAL GRAIN ASIA 2014

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WEDNESDAY, 12TH MARCH
Europe winter wheat is good, temperature did not
go down to disastrous level.
James Dunsterville, Co-Founder & Chairman, Agflow

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WORLD GRAINS OUTLOOK FOR THE PRESENT
CROP YEAR AND OBSERVATIONS
In 10 years, the production of corn increased
141.6MMT – up 55.5% (excluding China
& US)
Emily French, Managing Director of ConsiliAgra

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WORLD GRAINS OUTLOOK FOR THE PRESENT
CROP YEAR AND OBSERVATIONS
Slow global supply rebuild continues shift to
a buyers market.
Canada’s rapeseed crop was a record
Black Sea sunflower oil exports are on the
rise
Emily French, Managing Director of ConsiliAgra

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ANALYSING THE CURRENT OUTLOOK FOR
THE WORLD’S KEY ORIGINS : WHICH REGION
IS BEST PLACED TO FEED ASIA
Brazil is having good grains.
Frederico Humberg – General Manager Gavilon Brazil
Extreme cold weather in USA, things are moving
slower
Wesley Uhlmeyer Vice-President Export Trading Archer
Daniels Midland

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MIR162: THE NEW RED BEANS?
In 2012/13, China imported about 5.12 million tons
of corn, and before crisis it was estimated that for
2013/14, the quantity would reach a historical high
of 7.20 million tons
Christopher Swart, Partner Holman Fenwick Willan LLP
For more information, consult our special GMO article

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FLOUR MILLERS PERSPECTIVES: OUTLINING
THE KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SOME OF
THE REGIONS KEY FLOUR MILLS
Wheat grain export from Indonesia is growing
Franciscus Welirang, Director if PT Indofood Sukses Makmur
Tbk
In Sri Lanka, demand of flour is 50Mt/Month
Mohamed Riya,l Chief Financial Officer Serendib Flour Mills
Ltd

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THURSDAY, 13TH MARCH
While there are the supply challenges and
uncertainties in the market, we are in the
midst of the largest cereals export season
ever.
Paul Harrison, Vice-President Sales and Customer Care, SGS

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INDIAN EXPORT UPDATE: EXAMINING THE
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS OF EXPORTING
FROM INDIA TO ASIA
The quality this year looks better than
last year, however, it will be one
standard grade
Mandeep Singh Bindra, Head of Procurement Grains
Emirates Grain Products Co, IFFCO Group Company

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SORGHUM: ASSESSING THE RAPID GROWTH
OF THIS MARKET, PARTICULARLY IN CHINA
Ethanol demand is also increasing in US
and also China is considering to import
more sorghum for Ethanol.
Pablo Altuna, Senior Group Manager – Trade Toepfer

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CANADIAN GRAIN MARKET OUTLOOK
Canada produces more than 25 million tons
annually.
Japan, Indonesia and China are the biggest
buyers of Canadian wheat.
Gary Stanford, President Grain Growers of Canada

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