GAIN Reports from Friday, January 8, 2021

The following Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) reports were released on Friday, January 8, 2021.      Burma: Exporter Guide Burma (also called Myanmar) is one of the last untapped markets with one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. U.S. agricultural exports to Burma have grown more than 20-fold since 2012, reaching a record $174 million in 2019. This report serves as a guide for U.S. companies seeking to do business in Burma and provides practical tips and information on local business practices, consumer preferences and trends, and import requirements. It highlights market trends within the retail food, food service, food processing, and livestock feed sectors and identifies U.S. agricultural product categories with growth potential in the Burmese market. Canada: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual Responding to requests for clarity on Novel Food Regulations, Health Canada announced they will develop and publish new guidance regarding the regulatory interpretation and oversight of plant breeding. The guidance is expected to be published in January 2021, followed by a 60-day comment period. Estimated area planted to genetically engineered crops in Canada was down four percent in 2020, primarily due to less soybean and canola planted in the prairie provinces.​   China: Exporter Guide China is the third largest export market for U.S. agricultural and related products. For the first time in at least 20 years, consumer-oriented imports exceeded bulk commodity imports by value in 2019. Due to pandemic-related travel restrictions, exporters are encouraged to stay engaged by participating in virtual trade shows, conferences, and matchmaking events. The U.S.-China Economic and Trade (Phase One) Agreement provided new or expanded market access for U.S. beef, pork, poultry, seafood, dairy, animal feed, pet food, fruit, and horticultural products. This report provides practical tips to U.S. agricultural, forestry, and fishery exporters on how to conduct business in China. The report includes information on local business practices, a review of consumer preferences, food standards and regulations, and import and inspection procedures. France: Exporter Guide France imported $1.38 billion of food and agricultural products from the United States in 2019. As the seventh largest economy in the world, France offers many opportunities for U.S. suppliers with particularly strong opportunities for U.S. fish and seafood, dried fruits and nuts, fruit juices, wine and spirits, organic, kosher and health food products. Indonesia: Exporter Guide Indonesia is the 11th largest export destination for U.S. agricultural products. In 2019, the United States was the largest agricultural exporter to Indonesia, accounting for $2.9 billion of the total value of imports. Major exports include soybeans, cotton, feeds and fodders, wheat, dairy, distillers' grains, prepared food, fresh fruit and beef and beef products. Pakistan: Exporter Guide Pakistan ranks as the 25th largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural related products, with U.S. exports surpassing $1.25 billion in 2019. The top U.S. exports to Pakistan were soybeans, cotton, tree nuts, dairy products, pulses, planting seeds, live animals, and wood products. Pakistan is a growing consumer market due to its rapid urbanization and a young population which is shifting traditional consumption patterns away from the purchasing of bulk and raw foods towards that of packaged and processed foods, including ready-to-eat meals, and frozen foods. Despite COVID-19 disruptions to trade flows, U.S. agricultural exports to Pakistan grew 11 percent through October 2020. However, as in most other countries, the global pandemic is expected to reverse the trend of economic growth in Pakistan and to have a severe impact on the food service industry.This Exporter Guide provides an overview of the market, trends, and recommendations to U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in Pakistan. Thailand: Rice Price - Weekly Rice export prices remain unchanged at high levels due to concerns about the strength of the Thai baht despite slow trading activities. Vietnam: Exporter Guide This report serves as a practical guide for U.S. exporters wishing to initiate or increase exports of U.S. consumer-oriented and edible fish products to Vietnam. 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