On September 26, 2023, U.S. Ambassador Sung Y. Kim participated in the opening of one of the largest tempeh exporting factories in the world located in Bogor, Indonesia. This new factory, belonging to Tempe Azaki, will increase the company’s current...
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China: Oilseeds and Products Update

Strong exports from Brazil pushed China to a record 100.85 million metric tons (MMT) of soybeans imports in marketing year (MY) 22/23. Imports are forecast to reach similar levels in MY 23/24 on sustained demand from the feed sector.
Pursuant to General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) Decree 177 of 2016, all overseas production, processing and storage enterprises are required to register with GACC prior to exporting “grains” including soybeans, corn, wheat, barley, sorghum, and oats – including edible grains.
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Romania: Oilseeds and Products Update

Post expects lower yields for Romanian rapeseed in marketing year (MY) 2018/19 due to dry planting conditions, hot and dry spring weather, and heavy rains during the summer harvest season.
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Argentina: Oilseeds and Products Update

For 2017/18, drought impacts continue to impact oilseed commodities.
Japan’s free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will increase market competition for U.S. nut exports to Japan.
A free trade agreement (FTA) between Japan and members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as well as a soon-to-be effectuated FTA between Japan....
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Brazil: Poultry and Products Annual

Post forecasts chicken meat production to increase by 2.3 percent in 2019 to nearly 13.9 million metric tons, boosted by a recovery in exports and increased domestic demand....
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Argentina: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Due to the government’s efforts to protect agricultural exports to China, over facilitating the entry of new technology, only two genetically engineered events (GE) received final approval in 2017....
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Pakistan: Oilseeds and Products Update

Pakistan continues to increase its purchasing of soybeans and imports are expected to reach a record 2 million metric tons (MMT) during 2017/18 and 2.5 MMT during 2018/19.
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India: Kharif Planting Was Slow As Monsoon Was Delayed

Delayed rains and low reservoir levels have led to a ten percent lower Kharif crop planting than the normal five year average during the southwest monsoon (June to September).
On July 18, 2018, Mexico’s Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Foodstuffs (SAGARPA) announced in the Mexican Federal Register (“Diario Oficial”)....