Morocco issued a notification on April 16, 2021 regarding names and characteristics of table olives. Comments are due June 15, 2021.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Draft 2021 Forest and Forestry Basic Plan

On April 26, 2021, Japan’s Forestry Agency released the new draft Forest and Forestry Basic Plan, which aims to increase domestic wood consumption to 40 percent by 2030.
There are no known plantations for sugar maple trees and maple syrup production in South Africa. While the market is relatively small compared to the United States, it may present niche prospects for U.S. maple exports.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

South Africa: AgTradeNews

AgTradeNews is an FAS/Pretoria newsletter that focuses on trade opportunities in Southern Africa.
U.S. Christmas trees have had a tough season in Mexico, as higher prices, the peso depreciation, pest detections, and competition with domestic and artificial trees have all taken their toll.
SEMARNAT announced proposed modifications to NOM- 144-SEMARNAT-2012 which established phytosanitary measures for wood packaging materials.
International Agricultural Trade Report

Growth in U.S. Agricultural Exports to China

Over the past decade, the United States' agricultural exports to China have risen sharply, propelling China into its position as the fastest-growing and highest-value export destination...
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Italy: The Italian Wood Pellet Market

Italy is a leading EU consumer of wood pellets (3.4 million tons in 2014), with domestic consumption representing 96 percent of the total use.