The export of common wheat from the European Union for the 2020/2021 season has so far been slightly lower than last season. This is according to the latest figures from the European Commission. However, it is difficult to compare with last year, as Great Britain is no longer included.
The European Union exported 2020 million tons of common wheat in the 2021/13,61 season, which started last July. This is according to the latest data from the European Commission. Last season, this level was 16,04 million tons in the same period. "However, comparisons with previous years are really more possible now that Great Britain has left the European Union," the Commission writes as a caveat. "As of January 1, the figures covered the 27 countries in the European Union, while the figures until December 31 included both the EU-27 and Great Britain."
'There is definitely an effect on numbers'
In any case, it is clear that the disappearance of Great Britain from the list has consequences for the figures. "The country is a major importer of maize from both the European Union and the rest of the world. It is mostly a net exporter of wheat and barley, although a poor harvest in 2020 has resulted in a large amount of wheat this season. has imported."
The export of barley from the European Union until January 10 amounts to 3,80 million tons, compared to 4,16 million tons in this period last season. In addition, the European Union imported about 2020 million tons of maize in the 2021/8.93 season. Last season, that number was 11,85 million tons.