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French Pea Continue to Lag 2017-18

PARIS - Dec 14/18 - SNS -- Exports of peas from France improved in October but total shipments remain well below last season, according to data from Eurostat and Terres Univia.

Export shipments during October totalled 14,860 metric tons (MT), up 15% from the 12,975 MT shipped the previous month, and up 70% from the 8,720 MT shipped the same month last year. Season to date export clearances are down 47% from the previous marketing year.

Belgium was the most important destination, taking 8,975 MT. Netherlands was the second most important destination at 3,370 MT, followed by Spain at 919 and Germany at 902 MT.

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