Australia has proven to be an appealing and profitable market for U.S. companies for many years. Apart from an extremely strict quarantine regime, it offers few barriers to entry, a familiar legal and corporate framework, and a sophisticated, straightforward business culture. While it is important to understand and appreciate Australia's cultural differences, the long and successful history of U.S. firms in Australia suggests the potential of this market. Australia's food, beverage, and grocery sectors account for one-third of the country's total manufacturing industry. In 2021 food industry turnover totaled A$116 billion (US$77.6 billion) a rise of one percent over the previous year. The industry is comprised of over 16,000 enterprises.
Edible oil prices have been trending higher and are now increasingly volatile due to poor market transparency and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Post forecasts MY 2022/2023 soybean imports up to 2.8 million MT, while local soybean production remains flat. Bangladesh is exporting soybean meal to both India and Nepal. For rapeseed, Post revised its numbers to combine the production, marketing, and consumption data of both rapeseed and mustard.
In 2022, the Brazilian bovine sector is expected to expand its cattle production by 2.5 percent, driven by global demand, elevated beef prices, and the recovery phase that the sector is going through. Nevertheless, in 2022, increasing production costs, especially feed prices, general inflation, and unstable weather will pose serious challenges to cattle ranchers. Tracking with higher slaughter rates, Post forecasts increase in beef production motivated by higher prices and strong global demand. In 2022, Post forecasts beef exports to increase by 12 percent. As for swine, in 2022, Post forecasts swine production to increase by 1.8 percent, reaching 45.3 million tons (CWE). Despite the strong incentives for swine and pork production, challenges are expected: unstable and unfavorable weather conditions, elevated production costs and sanitary risks. In 2022, Post projects a 2.9 percent growth in pork exports, in part driven by China, but also by new importing markets.
Wheat consumption in the Dominican Republic (DR) during Marketing Year (MY) 2022/2023 (July 2022/ June 2023) is forecast at 451,000 metric tons (MT), virtually flat from MY 2021/22. Dominican imports are forecast at 610,000 MT, a 2 percent increase from the last MY, due to increased exports of Dominican wheat products and the adverse effects of international wheat process on local demand for wheat products. Corn imports are forecast to reach 1.6 million MT during MY 2022/23 (October 2022/ September 2023) due to expected strong demand from the poultry sector. Production of milled rice for MY 2022/23 (July 2022/June 2023) is forecast at 640,000 MT with expectations of normal rainfall patterns in the major production areas and increased availability of irrigation water.
Germany is a member of the European Union (EU) and generally follows EU directives and regulations, including those relating to the importation of food products. This report provides an overview of food laws in force in Germany that cover areas, which are not yet harmonized. Food laws currently in force in the EU are summarized in the USEU FAIRS report.
Germany is a Member State of the European Union (EU) and applies the certification requirements described in the EU Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Certification Report. Products not yet harmonized are subject to German national rules. This report provides Germany specific information that complements the EU FAIRS Export Certificate Report.
This report describes the major export certificates required by the Government of Haiti for imports of food and agricultural products. The following sections of this report indicate the certificates required for each category of products, including their purpose, the requesting ministry, and their outlines.
This report is an overview of general legal and technical requirements imposed by Haiti for food and agricultural imports. The following sections in this report indicate the requirements for the following: Food Laws; Labeling Requirements; Packaging and Container requirements; Food Additive Regulations; Pesticides and Other Contaminants; Other Requirements, Regulations, and Registration measures; Other Specific Standards; Trademarks, Brand Names and Intellectual Property Rights; Import Procedures; and Trade Facility. The Government and Institution Services (SGS), a private contractor no longer involves in import procedures in Haiti.
This report highlights Japan's food processing industry, notable trends, and a new market snapshot of western Japan processors. The industry benefited from a slightly higher exchange rate in relation to the dollar in 2021, compared to 2020, allowing the industry to experience marginal growth by value, totaling $216.4 billion. Despite production decreases in many categories, the top manufactured products in Japan were in the health, canned, and bottled food categories.
Mexico is the third largest food processor in the Americas behind the United States and Brazil, and it is in the top 15 worldwide. Moreover, the food industry in Mexico is one of the most dynamic with an average annual growth of 4.3 percent, with a gross domestic product (GDP) contribution of $39.4 billion in 2020. Recovery in Mexico's tourism sector (although still behind 2019 levels) following depressed travel numbers in 2020 due to COVID-19, was a primary driver for increased demand for food processing ingredients in 2021. Bakery and tortilla, meat processing, and dairy production were the primary processing industries, with bakery and tortilla accounting for 25 percent of the total production. Though Mexico traditionally sources around 90 percent of its food processing ingredients locally, it remains an important market for U.S. food ingredients. Products with potential include dairy products, milk protein, micellar casein, flours, extracts and functional products, vegetal proteins, premium products.
As global food and agricultural trade continues to integrate, Nigeria has formulated structures, strategies, laws, and food control systems including regulatory authorities to enhance public health, food safety and international trade. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) plays key role in promoting science-based food standards. The international accreditation of the agency's two major laboratories in recent years has reasonably boosted its capacity to enforce Nigeria's food safety regulations. However, the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted vulnerabilities in Nigeria's food system.
This report is an annual update of Senegal's food and feed regulations and governmental regulatory bodies and enforcement mechanisms. It provides information and guidance on import requirements, procedures, and documentation.
This report provides information on export certificates and other certification/accreditation required for imported food and agriculture products, including live animals.
Thailand's food and beverage industry contributes significantly to the country's economy, accounting for one-fourth of the country's gross domestic product. Major food exports include rice, canned tuna, sugar, meat, cassava products, and canned pineapple. The National Food Institute reported that the value of Thai food exports was $34.6 billion in 2021, an increase of 11.8 percent from 2020.
Wheat and barley crops received adequate rainfall. Post forecasts MY 2022/23 wheat and barley production at 1.1 MMT and 420,000 MT, respectively, with imports anticipated at 2.1 MMT and 950,000 MT.
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