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First batch of SMP sold to China via BUCE

01/20/2021

The first batch of milk powder bound for the People's Republic of China has been sold via the Belarusian University Commodity Exchange (BUCE).

Two lots as large as 300 tonnes and 100 tonnes were available for sale. The total sum of the deals resulting from the trade session amounted to 940 thousand USD. The interest of Asian companies in BUCE is attributed to the increase in world food prices, which began in H2 2020. BUCE analysts believe this factor has noticeably increased the appeal of Belarusian dairy products in remote countries.

“The current market situation is particularly favorable for boosting dairy exports and Belarusian companies are making good use of this opportunity. For instance, skimmed milk powder sold to China under OTC contracts in spring 2020 was priced at $1.85-1.9 per 1kg. At present, this product is traded on BUCE at $2.35 per 1kg. Even if we factor in the logistics costs, the price will still be quite competitive for the Chinese market considering the recent price hike in Australia and New Zealand.

Apart from that, the Singaporean company Olam International resumed trading at BUCE in late 2020. It is one of the world's largest traders of agricultural products. Its comeback also contributed to increasing foreign sales of Belarusian dairy products.

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