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Saudi Arabia bought around one million tonnes of Australian feed barley this week from eight traders, with optional origin and arrival in January to mid-March 2017. Trade sources said the purchase is a return to volume buying after the 2013-14 season, when Saudi bought 1.2Mt.
A large new export destination absorbs supply during Australia's record harvest and puts a floor under feed barley values, supporting prices for buyers sourcing barley.
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