President Anapo, Demetrio Pérez, said that was not exported Bolivian soy since 1986, adding that they will ask the government to increase the licensed capacity of 300,000 tons, as producers have different thrusts 120,000 tons in silos and winter harvest comes.
"I can not thank you on behalf of oilseed sector, the authorities and national ombudsmen in some way or other, made possible the realization of this desire to export to a new market for soybeans," said Perez.
In addition, Perez said that the export of soybeans in Brazil will be historic for Bolivia, because since 1996 we exported the product to the neighboring country and because it seeks to expand exports. He said that after closing the steps for exporting grain and plant matter, Bolivia exported the product to supply the carioca.
The Brazilian diplomat said the Bolivian grain export was approved in extraordinary session and that the following steps will depend on the production reach Bolivians and phytosanitary characteristics of soy.
He recalled that the Brazilian Embassy in Bolivia reported that the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) issued a statement approving legislation phytosanitary requirements for the importation of soybeans in Bolivia.
"The export of soybean will also allow the bumper crop this year covering Bolivian circumstantial needs of Brazil, where there has been a decline in soy production due to weather, especially in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul," explained the representative of the Brazilian legation.
Official data, detailing the Bolivian production this year exceeds 2 million metric tons of soybeans, 35% of which will be for domestic consumption and export 65%. Bolivia is the fourth largest producer of soybeans in South America, after Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
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