GRAIN CENTRAL | EU FTA holds some benefit for grain, oilseed sector bar rice

Australia’s trade deal with the EU is expected to deliver some benefits for the grains sector, but gains are likely to be limited, with access constraints and the nature of the EU market tempering expectations.

Grain Producers Australia Chair Barry Large spoke to Grain Central and said while tariff reductions are positive, they do not materially shift export opportunities.

“But when it comes to grains, the EU is not a consistent market for Australian growers,” he said.

“It tends to enter the international market… when its own production falls short.”

Mr Large said the agreement should be viewed in that context.

“This agreement doesn’t open up a new or expanding market for Australian producers.”

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