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European spring malting barley supply is tight after a smaller harvest with uneven quality. Brewers are holding back on malt purchases while prices rise, and demand from Canada, the US, Mexico and Russia is drawing supply out of the EU.
Tight European malting supply and strong export demand keep prices firm, although weak brewer buying may limit gains until new-crop pricing clarifies.
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