East Asia and the Pacific
Data and Analysis
This monthly report includes information on U.S. and global imports of dairy products, including maximum quantities that can be imported under tariff-rate quota licensing.
In 2022, Hong Kong was the world’s tenth largest spirits importer, with global imports recovering 7 percent year-on-year and valued at $502 million. From 2020-2021, Hong Kong’s imports and domestic sales of spirits were seriously hampered under the COVID-19 pandemic, as most restaurants, pubs, and bars were closed due to stringent dining, social distancing, and travel restrictions.
FAS Rangoon forecasts Burma’s corn production lower due to rising production costs, unstable security conditions in some production areas, and unfavorable weather especially in Shan State.
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Private exporters reported the following sales activity: 111,800 MT of corn for delivery to Japan during MY 2022/2023 and 200,000 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico - 100,000 MT for delivery during MY 2022/2023 and 100,000 MT for delivery during MY 2023/2024.
Private exporters reported sales of 112,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Japan during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
Private exporters reported sales of 106,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China during MY 2023/2024.