required report public distribution date 3 5 2004 gain number ec4001 ecuador grain and feed annual approved by melinda d sallyards us embassy lima prepared carlos m yugcha highlights imports of wheat for my2004 are forecasted at 455 000 mt virtually unchanged over the past market year share has decreased 40 percent my2003 both rice corn production will be affected adverse weather conditions lack rainfalls from december 2003 through february result in delayed star winter crop season includes psd changes yes trade matrix quito ec1 ec table contents executive summary 4 consumption policy 6 7 8 9 10 july june 2005 forecast slightly higher than last marketing s 450 ecuadorian originated have two years to an average canada argentina other main suppliers
