For every five people in Brazil, there are four pets. Despite challenging economic scenario, the pet food industry – which encompasses pet food, pet accessories, and pet medication – continues to expand, making Brazil the third-largest fastest growing pet industry market in the world. Heavy taxation impacts the industry, which is hoping to address this issue through tax reform. Forthcoming changes in product registration legislation are expected to improve the scenario for U.S. players. In 2023, Brazil imported US$ 12.25 million in over 3 thousand tons of dog and cat food, with the United States being the fourth-largest supplier.
This report provides an overview of the biofuel use mandates in EU-27 member states, including temporary changes to alleviate inflationary pressure stemming from Russia's invasion in Ukraine. It supplements the EU Biofuels Annual Report for 2024.
Reflecting recently released government of Pakistan official data, the 2024/25 wheat production estimate is increased to a record 31.4 million tons. The 2024/25 rice production forecast is increased from 9.5 to a record 10 million tons due to good planting conditions, better prospective profitability compared to alternate crops, and adequate irrigation water supplies. Based on the sustained strong pace of shipments, the 2023/24 rice export forecast is increased from 5.9 to a record 6.3 million tons.
South Africa is one of the most advanced and varied economies in Africa, boasting a strong business sector and advanced distribution networks to major urban centers in the country and throughout the entire Southern African region. The commercial agricultural sector in South Africa is highly diversified and is self-sufficient in the production of most primary foods, with the exceptions of wheat, rice, and poultry. Nevertheless, South Africa offers opportunities for U.S. exports, especially for consumer-oriented products and ingredients to supply South Africa's robust food-processing sector. South African consumers' willingness to try new products and rising demand for imported goods because of changes in health-conscious eating and drinking habits have created opportunities for U.S. exports in specialized food and beverage categories, but American exporters face challenges such as local suppliers, preferential trade agreements with U.S. competitors, and weak local currency exchange rate against the dollar.
This report provides an overview and update of Vietnam's food and agricultural laws and regulations. Major updates were made to Section II – Labeling Requirements, Section IV – Food Additives, Section V – Pesticides and Other Contaminants and Section VIII – Geographical Indications and Trademarks. More information on Vietnam's certification requirements is provided in the Vietnam FAIRS Export Certificate Report.
This report provides an overview of Vietnam's certification requirements for imported food and agricultural products. The list of export certificates and required specific attestations are updated in Section I and Section II of this report. As of May 2024, there are no significant changes in Vietnam's certification requirements.
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