USDA Export Sales Highlights

Net sales of 92,600 MT were down 9 percent from the previous week and 8 percent from the prior 4-week average.  Increases were reported for Venezuela (30,000 MT), Nigeria (24,000 MT), South Korea (15,000 MT), Mexico (5,900 MT), and Honduras (5,000 MT).  Decreases were reported for Jordan (500 MT).  Exports of 73,700 MT were up noticeably from the previous week and 25 percent from the prior 4-week average.  The primary destinations were Mexico (29,900 MT), Nigeria (15,000 MT), New Guinea (6,600 MT), Honduras (6,400 MT), and Canada (4,300 MT).

This summary is based on reports from exporters for the period January 22-28, 2010.