The strike by staff that had closed the Dutch port of Rotterdam has ended, but the backlog means that there is a seven-day wait for ships to unload cargoes.
USA – butter prices fall
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Since mid-July, US butter prices have fallen by 30% to $3.855 (€3,295) per tonne, the lowest level since the middle of 2021.
China – no US soya
It is reported from China that it didn’t import any soya from the United States last month for the first time since 2018.
Argentina –
opportunity in US
US president Donald Trump has indicated that it may import beef from Argentina to try to reduce consumer prices in the States.
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Netherlands – port strike
The strike by staff that had closed the Dutch port of Rotterdam has ended, but the backlog means that there is a seven-day wait for ships to unload cargoes.
USA – butter prices fall
Since mid-July, US butter prices have fallen by 30% to $3.855 (€3,295) per tonne, the lowest level since the middle of 2021.
China – no US soya
It is reported from China that it didn’t import any soya from the United States last month for the first time since 2018.
Argentina –
opportunity in US
US president Donald Trump has indicated that it may import beef from Argentina to try to reduce consumer prices in the States.
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