East Asia and the Pacific
Data and Analysis
Cotton imports for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 are estimated at 7.6 million bales based on partial-year import statistics and recent high demand for cotton yarn from China. Post forecasts that MY 2026/27 cotton imports will grow 10 percent to 8.4...
Attaché Report (GAIN)
China: Tapping Qingdao's Market Power - Opportunities for US Food and Agriculture
Qingdao, a city with a population of over 10 million, is a major coastal city in Shandong Province and one of China’s most important port cities. The city serves as a leading hub for seafood processing, brewing, tree nut processing, wood processing...
This report lists major export certificates required by the government of China to export food and agricultural products to China. U.S. exporters are advised to monitor the USDA Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) system for updates and...
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News and Features
Stakeholder Notice
Stakeholder Notice: Announcing FY 2026 Priority Countries for America First International Food Assistance Programming
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced the priority countries for its Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs for fiscal year 2026.
Private exporters reported sales of 136,000 MT of corn for delivery to South Korea during MY 2025/2026.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Manila, Philippines, from April 13–16, 2026, to expand market access for American farmers, ranchers, and producers.