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Brazilian grain shipments up 9% as China seeks US alternative

Published
07 May 2025

Between January and April 2025, Brazilian grain shipments rose 9% y/y, supported by strong Chinese purchasing. As China imposed higher tariffs on cargoes from the US, the country sought alternative suppliers, such as Brazil. 

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