DUTCH SOYMEAL IMPORTS FALL IN JANUARY
Dutch soymeal imports fell
to 75,500 tonnes in January from 97,070 in December and 120,228
in January 1986, Central Bureau of Statistics figures show.
    The U.S. Was the largest supplier in January with 38,760
tonnes, down from 46,899 in December and 63,111 in January
1986.
    Brazil supplied 1,263 tonnes in January, down from 7,411 in
December and 27,088 in January 1986.
    Dutch imports of Argentine soymeal in January were 34,663
tonnes, down from 41,365 tonnes in December but above the
13,375 tonnes in the year ago month.
    Total Dutch exports of soymeal in January were 128,015
tonnes, down from 133,559 tonnes in December and 155,050
exported in January 1986.
    European Community countries were the main destinations for
Dutch soymeal exports with 102,355 tonnes compared with 124,026
in December and 116,080 in January 1986.
    Among third country destinations, the Soviet Union was the
largest costumer in January, taking 11,985 tonnes compared with
nil in December and 26,074 tonnes in January 1986.
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