Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Agricultural Exports, China, News

January 27, 2025

China’s expanding role in global trade continues to make a significant impact, with the country strengthening its presence in both agricultural exports and high-tech manufacturing partnerships. Through the success of its premium apple exports and its strategic manufacturing collaborations, China is demonstrating its commitment to driving economic globalization and fostering shared prosperity.   The success […]

Agricultural Exports, Egypt, News

January 27, 2025

Egypt’s food export and import sectors are seeing impressive growth, with a recent surge in shipments reflecting the country’s growing influence in global trade. The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) reported a remarkable 6,200 food export shipments between January 18 and 24, totaling 230,000 tons, marking a 33,000-ton increase from the previous week.   This […]

South Africa’s poultry sector is set to advance its role in international trade with a renewed focus on export-driven growth. A new phase of its development plan aims to unlock opportunities for economic expansion, sustainability, and global market competitiveness.   The recently introduced framework builds on previous successes by addressing key challenges and setting a […]

Agricultural Imports, Hong Kong, News

January 23, 2025

Despite a decrease in volume, Hong Kong’s kiwi fruit imports in 2024 have demonstrated a promising trend with a significant increase in value. The city imported 11,000 tons of kiwi fruits in 2024, marking a 21.8% decline from the previous year. However, the total import value reached $49 million, highlighting the city’s resilience and consistent […]

Global Trade, News, South Africa

January 23, 2025

Paraguay has made a significant leap into the international citrus market with its inaugural export of Persian limes, marking a new era for the country’s agricultural trade. A shipment of 26 tonnes, sourced from the Concepción region, has successfully reached the Argentine market after meeting stringent international quality and phytosanitary standards.   This achievement is […]

Global Trade, News, South Africa

January 23, 2025

South Africa’s wine industry celebrated a remarkable achievement in 2024, as export revenues grew despite steady shipment volumes, highlighting the sector’s adaptability and market strength. According to Wines of South Africa (WoSA), export revenues reached R10.3 billion, marking a 3% increase in local currency, while US dollar revenues climbed 4.3% to $562 million.   Packaged […]

Agricultural Exports, Egypt, News

January 23, 2025

Uzbekistan has achieved a remarkable milestone in global trade, generating over $1.5 billion in revenue from the export of 2 million tons of fruits and vegetables in 2024. This impressive accomplishment, reported by the Statistics Agency of Uzbekistan, represents a 15.8% increase in export volumes and an outstanding 31.2% growth in value compared to 2023. […]

Japan, News, Trade and Export

January 22, 2025

Japan’s exports continued to display resilience in December, achieving a 2.8% year-on-year growth and surpassing market expectations of 2.3%. This marks the third consecutive month of export expansion, reflecting the adaptability of Japanese trade amidst evolving global conditions.   A weaker yen played a pivotal role in enhancing the value of shipments, with strong demand […]