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The following report updates GAIN IN6119 published on September 16, 2016, regarding the Modified Food Import Regulations.

Pakistan has increased its effective import tariff on imports of milk powder and whey powder from 20 to 45 percent with the imposition of a 25 percent “regulatory duty.”

The final amendment on standards and labeling for irradiated foods was published in the Official Gazette of India.

Developments in Israel’s food and agriculture sector.

At a combined $23.8 billion, China and Hong Kong represent 18 percent of U.S. agricultural exports to the world, up from 10 percent just a decade ago.

Although Brazil is a major agricultural producer, there are opportunities for U.S. companies to gain a share of Brazil’s $4.2 billion consumer-oriented food product market.

he UK presents strong market opportunities for many U.S. consumer-oriented products.

Nigeria’s food processing sector offers significant market potential and FAS-Lagos can assist interested U.S. food/ingredients suppliers in establishing business relationships with local buyers.

Imports of consumer-oriented food and beverages from the United States reached $657 million in 2012, making Vietnam the 13th-largest export market for the category.

While South Africa is an exporter of agricultural products, it remains a viable market for U.S. sales, particularly of high-value, consumer-oriented products.

Higher living standards and improved economic conditions led to a significant rise in consumer spending on food and beverages in Chile over the past year.