Archive for the ‘Agricultural Trade’ Category

Agricultural Trade, Nepal, News

November 4, 2024

In an exciting development for international trade, Nepal has imported bananas valued at approximately $403,225 (50 million rupees) from India. This strategic import decision reflects the increasing demand for bananas in the Nepali market, which has outpaced local production capabilities.   Bishweshwar Yadav, President of the Janakpur Fruits and Vegetables Traders Committee, highlighted the significant […]

In a strategic boost for the agricultural trade sector, the United States government has introduced a progressive update to its import regulations that promises to advance Chile’s table grape exports. Effective July 2024, the new guidelines permit specific regions in Chile, recognized for their minimal presence of the European grapevine moth, to export table grapes […]

Agricultural Trade, News, Turkey

October 27, 2024

Turkey is celebrating a remarkable achievement in its hazelnut industry, solidifying its status as a leading exporter to China. According to reports, the 2023/24 hazelnut production season has yielded impressive results, with exports reaching 303,458 metric tons. This outstanding performance has resulted in an export value of $2.349 billion, reflecting a robust increase of 30.9% […]

Agricultural Trade, News, Vietnam

October 15, 2024

Vietnam’s shrimp export sector is celebrating a significant achievement, with estimated revenues reaching nearly $2.8 billion in the first nine months of 2024. This remarkable figure positions shrimp as the top-performing aquatic product, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). The revenue marks a robust 10.5% increase compared to the same […]

Agricultural Trade, News, Philippines

October 14, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a positive adjustment to its forecast for Philippine rice imports, raising the estimate to 4.9 million metric tons for 2025. This increase of 300,000 metric tons from the September estimate highlights the resilience of the Philippine agricultural sector in adapting to changing market conditions and ensuring […]

Agricultural Trade, News, Peru

October 12, 2024

Peru’s avocado industry continues to showcase its strength in global trade, with export values rising significantly even as volumes dipped slightly. As of week 33 in 2024, Peru exported 499,000 metric tons of avocados, generating an impressive $1.044 billion. This represents an 11% increase in value compared to the same period last year, highlighting Peru’s […]

Agricultural Trade, News, Vietnam

October 2, 2024

Vietnam’s pepper industry is celebrating remarkable success in 2024, with exports soaring to an impressive $1 billion in the first nine months. This achievement highlights the country’s position as a global leader in pepper production, despite a slight 1.5% drop in volume. The value of exports has surged by 46.9% year-on-year, driven by a significant […]

Agricultural Trade, News, Uzbekistan

October 1, 2024

Uzbekistan’s plum exports have surged this year, with revenues reaching $24.3 million between January and August 2024. This marks a $4.1 million increase compared to the same period last year, showcasing the country’s growing influence in global trade. According to the Uzbekistan Statistics Agency, 30.1 thousand tons of plums were exported to 12 countries, highlighting […]

Agricultural Trade, Europe, News

July 26, 2024

In April 2024, the EU’s agri-food trade surplus reached â‚ ¬5 billion, marking a 4% increase compared to April 2023, despite a 25% reduction from the previous month. Exports totaled â‚ ¬19.8 billion, primarily driven by rising prices of olives and olive oil, while imports were valued at â‚ ¬14.8 billion. Key import categories included […]

Agricultural Trade, News, Thailand

July 23, 2024

The adaptive strategies being employed by Thailand’s tapioca export sector in response to evolving market conditions. With a shift in China’s demand patterns, Thailand is innovating to maintain its strong position in the global tapioca market.   China, traditionally a major importer of Thai tapioca, is transitioning to using coal for ethanol production in a […]

Agricultural Trade, News

July 16, 2024

Azerbaijan has seen a significant rise in tomato exports, reaching 86,067 tons in the first five months of 2024. This marks a substantial increase in both volume and value compared to previous years.   In addition to robust export figures, Azerbaijan’s imports of tomatoes from Turkmenistan surged to 548 tons in the initial months of […]