1.   At the same time, a stronger currency has made Brazilian exports more expensive, exporters said.

2.   Deliveries of coffee to ports were suspended, exporters said.

3.   Early rains in Brazil this year caused irregular flowering and some trees failed to produce beans, the exporters said.

4.   Exporters say the weaker peso will boost shipments, as it makes Colombian products cheaper for foreign buyers.

5.   Exporters say there are enough replacement cattle in unaffected areas of Europe to restock the continent.

6.   Exporters said the impact could be felt a lot sooner if their coffee shipments arrive late or are left behind.

7.   Exporters also say that a strong peso has made their products uncompetitive in some markets.

8.   Indian diamond exporters say they are now bidding to compete with the Israelis in more expensive fashion diamonds, especially for markets in the United States and Europe.

9.   Japanese exporters are even saying they want a stable dollar.

10.   Japanese exporters say they are in no hurry to sell dollars for yen to bring profits home.