China’s orders for imports of US sorghum may be far bigger than farm officials are letting on, raised by the country’s thirst for a liquor based on the grain besides by the need by livestock feeders for a cheaper alternative to corn.
According to US Department of Agriculture data, Chinese buyers have bought only 13,500 tonnes of American sorghum for 2013-14.
However, in fact orders have reached 400,000 tonnes, the majority of which will be shipped in August to November to southern China”, the International Grains Council said.
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