USDA Export Sales Highlights

Net sales of 127,500 MT were up 11 percent from the previous week and 25 percent from the prior 4-week average.  Increases were reported for Japan (78,200 MT), Mexico (21,300 MT), Haiti (8,800 MT), Canada (7,800 MT), and El Salvador (4,700 MT).  Decreases were reported for Cuba (8,500 MT).  Exports of 81,400 MT were up 34 percent from the previous week and 23 percent from the prior 4-week average.  The primary destinations were Costa Rica (36,300 MT), El Salvador (8,100 MT), Mexico  (7,800 MT), and Ghana (6,400 MT).

This summary is based on reports from exporters for the period November 23-29, 2007.