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In Nicaragua, imports of genetically engineered crops (GE) are limited to use as animal feed.

On November 17, 2020, the Swedish Board of Agriculture reported a finding of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus on a commercial poultry farm.

This report lists the main Nicaraguan food laws technical regulations, and import requirements. In 2020, there were no major changes on Nicaragua's import procedures.

This report lists Nicaraguan import requirements for export certificates and import permits for agrochemicals, veterinary products, feedstuffs and food products for human consumption.

Despite Nicaragua’s ongoing social political crisis, there are still good opportunities for U.S. food exports.

This report lists the main Nicaraguan food laws, technical regulations and import requirements. In 2019, there were no major changes on Nicaragua’s import procedures.

The lack of access to credit due to Nicaragua’s current political crisis and low international coffee prices have reduced Nicaraguan producers' ability to properly maintain coffee plantations.

The government of the Kingdom of Sweden has announced a number of measures to help businesses that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Sugar production in Nicaragua has been stable the past few years. Sugar production contacts expect MY 2020/2021 area planted and production to remain flat.

Nicaragua peanut production fell 11 percent in marketing year (MY) 2019/2020 dropping to 158,000 metric tons (MT).

EU-27+UK chicken meat production is expected to increase slightly again in 2020 driven by both domestic and export demand.

This report lists Nicaraguan import requirements for export certification and import permits for agrochemicals, veterinary products, feedstuffs and food products for human consumption.