China’s crude imports have fallen from the peak seen at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, prompting growing concern among Brazilian producers.
What is behind the fluctuations in Chinese demand and what are the prospects for Brazilian crude shipments in the coming months?
In this week's episode of Market Talks, Vanessa Viola, Argus SVP Latin America, and Clayton Melo, Brazil Country Manager, analyze trends in Brazilian crude exports to China.
(Podcast is in Portuguese)
01 October 2020
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16 September 2020
Increased soybean demand in Brazil during the Covid-19 pandemic has boosted the country’s imports, despite Brazil achieving its highest ever soybean crop this year, narrowing the country’s trade balance in this commodity.
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08 September 2020
The Brazilian biodiesel commercialisation model through public auctions is beginning to show wearing-out signs, and despite the reduction in the blending mandate, uncertainties around supply put this mechanism in check.
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