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According to U.S. Customs data, U.S. exports of beef and beef products to Costa Rica reached a record $15.1 million in 2016 – significantly higher than the $1.7 million exported in 2009....

Given the competitiveness of U.S. corn, wheat and rice prices, Japanese demand for these grains has remained strong.

South Africa should return to being a net exporter of corn in the 2017/18 MY and 2016/17 MY on higher production.

On February 22, 2017, the South African National Treasury published the Draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill for public comment.

FAS/Moscow forecasts Russia’s 2017 production of three major crops (sunflowerseed, soybeans, and rapeseed) at 15.3 million metric tons (MMT), a two percent increase over last year.

Given the volatility in the Russian market (e.g., the economic situation in Russia, trade restrictions, etc.), annualized dairy production and consumption remains difficult to forecast in 2015.

The 2015 Exporter Guide (VM5017 on March 27, 2015) is the most up-to-date document outlining Vietnam's policies and regulations that may affect U.S. companies interested in exporting to Vietnam.

This report provides U.S. exporters of consumer-ready food products with an overview of the Egyptian retail foods sector.

China continues to be the largest oilseed importer in the world. In MY15/16, China’s total oilseed imports reached 87.93 million tons (MMT).

Turkish cotton area and production are forecast to increase about 15 percent in Marketing Year (MY) 2017/18, as good returns and government support encourage production.

MY 2017/18 wheat imports are forecast at 11.5 million metric tons (MMT).

Post continues to forecast marginal growth in the cattle sector for 2017.