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COFCO ships Brazilian sorghum to China

Created at 21 Aug · 12:36 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

COFCO International has shipped its first large-scale cargo of Brazilian sorghum to China, marking a new commercial channel for Brazilian growers. The 69,000-tonne shipment departed from the Port of Santos and is destined for Guangzhou.

Key Numbers

69,000 tonnessorghum cargo size
2014year of prior sorghum export to China

Who's Involved

COFCO International
Shipped first large-scale Brazilian sorghum cargo to China
Luiz Noto
CEO of COFCO's Grains and Oilseeds division in Brazil
COFCO Group
Parent company of COFCO International
COFCO ships Brazilian sorghum to China

↳ Why This Matters

This shipment diversifies export options for Brazilian sorghum producers and strengthens trade ties between Brazil and China, particularly in agricultural commodities, offering China an alternative to U.S. supplies.

Key facts

  • COFCO International shipped its first large-scale cargo of Brazilian sorghum to China.
  • The shipment consists of 69,000 tonnes of sorghum.
  • The cargo departed from the Port of Santos, Brazil.
  • The destination for the sorghum is Guangzhou, China.
  • This marks a new commercial channel for Brazilian sorghum producers into the Chinese market.

COFCO International has shipped its first large-scale cargo of Brazilian sorghum to China, a move that establishes a new commercial pathway for Brazilian agricultural producers into one of the world's largest sorghum markets. The 69,000-tonne shipment departed from the Port of Santos, Brazil, and is en route to Guangzhou, China.

The transaction, which was loaded at COFCO's export terminal (TEC), signifies an expansion of agricultural trade between Brazil and China. Luiz Noto, CEO of COFCO's Grains and Oilseeds division in Brazil, stated that the opening of the Chinese market creates significant new opportunities for Brazilian sorghum producers, connecting domestic output to a major consumer base. He also highlighted COFCO International's role in trading diverse agricultural commodities and linking Brazilian production to strategic markets.

China is a significant consumer of sorghum, utilizing it primarily for animal feed and the production of baijiu, a traditional alcoholic beverage. This shipment offers Chinese buyers an alternative to U.S. sorghum, sales of which were impacted during the trade war. Brazil is already a key supplier of soy products and beef to China.

This large-scale shipment follows a smaller, containerized test shipment that occurred in January, which was the first sorghum export from Brazil to China since 2014. The current transaction is distinguished by its scale and the utilization of a dedicated export terminal, with distribution to be managed by COFCO's trading arm upon arrival in Guangzhou. Vessel schedules indicate that further Brazilian sorghum shipments to China are planned.

Frequently asked questions

Sorghum is primarily used as an ingredient in animal feed and to produce baijiu, a traditional Chinese alcoholic beverage.

This shipment represents the first large-scale export of Brazilian sorghum to China, opening a new commercial channel for Brazilian growers and providing China with an alternative to U.S. sorghum.

Brazil's last sorghum export to China prior to this was a small test shipment in January, with the previous large-scale export occurring in 2014.

What Happens Next

01Additional Brazilian sorghum shipments to China are listed in vessel schedules.
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How It Developed

COFCO International shipped its first large-scale cargo of Brazilian sorghum to China.
The 69,000-tonne shipment departed from the Port of Santos.
The cargo is destined for Guangzhou, China.
This shipment opens a new commercial channel for Brazilian growers in the Chinese market.
China is a major consumer of sorghum, primarily for animal feed and baijiu production.
Brazil is already a leading supplier of soy products and beef to China.
This large-scale shipment follows a smaller test shipment in January.

Sources

T1
COFCO ships Brazilian sorghum to ChinaWorld Grain
T2
COFCO ships first large Brazil sorghum cargo to Chinabrazilstockguide.com

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