USDA Export Sales Highlights Report

Net sales of 142,100 MT were up noticeably from the previous week and the prior 4-week average.  Increases were reported for Japan (39,800 MT), South Korea (25,800 MT), Mexico (20,200 MT), Honduras (13,800 MT), Taiwan (12,300 MT), and Costa Rica (10,700 MT).  Decreases were reported for Jordan (6,800 MT) and unknown destinations (800 MT).  Exports of 66,800 MT were up 28 percent from the previous week and 5 percent from the prior 4-week average.  The primary destinations were Mexico (19,900 MT), Nicaragua (16,400 MT), Benin (12,100 MT), Honduras (6,900 MT), Canada (3,400 MT), and Jordan (2,600 MT).  

This summary is based on reports from exporters for the period October 30-November 5, 2009.