South and Central Asia

India is accepting comments on proposed revisions to its Laboratory and Sample Analysis standards.

FAS New Delhi projects India's sugar production to reach 35 million metric tons raw value (MMT-RV) for the marketing year (MY) 2025/26, reflecting a 26 percent increase from the revised estimate of the current year.

FAS Mumbai forecasts marketing year (MY) 2025/26 coffee production (Oct/Sep) at six million 60-kilogram bags. A dry spell during January and February, followed by strong winds and excessive pre-monsoon rains in March and May,

Private exporters reported sales activity for Mexico and Pakistan.

Private exporters reported the following sales activity: 115,000 MT of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during MY 2024/2025, 225,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to Pakistan during MY 2025/2026, and 205,000 MT of corn for delivery to Mexico - 40,000 MT for delivery during MY 2024/2025 and 165,000 MT for delivery in MY 2025/2026.

Private exporters reported sales of 23,000 MT of soybean oil for delivery to India during MY 2024/2025.