# China’s Swipe at Australian Barley Sparks Quest for New Markets - Bloomberg

> Australian barley growers are seeking new export markets after China imposed tariffs of about 80% on the grain. Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, India and Saudi Arabia are being targeted for larger shipments this year.

- Date: 2020-06-08 · published 2020-06-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: trade · region Australia · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/52686-china-s-swipe-at-australian-barley-sparks-quest-for-new-markets-bloomberg
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

Loss of China as a buyer redirects Australian barley to other importers, which may weigh on Australian export prices. Demand from alternative buyers could limit the downside.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: bearish ▼

## Sources

- bloomberg.com: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-08/china-s-swipe-at-australian-barley-sparks-quest-for-new-markets

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