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Year
Fig. 3. Production and yield trend of yellow maize in Thailand.
Fig. 4.
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Year
Exports and domestic consumption of yellow
maize
in Thailand.
IV. Conclusioo
It appears that there are bright prospects for Vietnam to find advantageous market
conditions should there be any exportable surplus after its own growing domestic demand is
satisfied.
- The key to an successful export program can be summarized as follows:
•
•
Quality
Infrastructure:
Processing
Storage
Transport
Ports
• Reliability (consistent supplies)
Andre has the expertise and the wish '0 invest in and participate in the success of
maize exports from Vietnam, if it can be of service in these areas.
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