Ukraine Nov 1 Grain Stocks 9% Down On Year At 22.4 Mln Tons

Grain stocks in Ukraine on Nov. 1 totaled 22.4 million metric tons, 9% less than on Nov. 1 2008, the state statistics committee reported Tuesday. The stocks included 11.1 million tons of wheat, 5.3 million tons of barley, 3.6 million tons of corn and 800,000 tons of rye.

Farmers held on the date 11.9 million tons of grain, 14% less than a year ago, including 5.5 million tons of wheat, 3 million tons of barley, 1.7 million tons of corn and 400,000 tons of rye.

Source: CME Group