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French March Pea Exports Drop

PARIS - May 12/16 - SNS -- Field pea shipments from France sank in March, reflecting limited movement to countries outside the European Union on account of a large shipment to India, according to data compiled by Terres Univia.

Export shipments during the month totalled 10,405 metric tons (MT), down 74% from the 40,655 MT shipped the previous month, and down 24% from the 13,605 MT shipped the same month last year. Season to date movement is now 10% over last season at 258,170 MT.

Belgium was the most important destination during the month with shipments of 6,150 MT, followed by Spain at 1,715 and Switzerland at 684 MT.

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