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could make exports to Central and North America "unfeasible, despite existing orders at previous price levels". However, the first harvest is expected to be 30% up year-on-year , depending on the impact of the rainy harvest season. As long as prices remain strong, black bean exports will likely follow suit. China could be the next target for Brazilian pulses, with IBRAFE setting its sights on bean exports. Carla Borges of NG Trade in Brazil, believes this will be the next big step for the institute: "IBRAFE has worked very hard on opening the sesame market, and now it's open, our main institutional target will be beans. “During the sesame process, we learnt it's important for the Chinese to have export companies present in government meetings and trade fairs. Now that sesame is open – remembering that the
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