GAIN Reports from September 3, 2024

The following GAIN reports were released on September 3, 2024. _______     Egypt: Exporter Guide Annual The exporter guide provides an economic and market overview, as well as demographic trends and practical tips for U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in Egypt. The report further describes three market sectors (food retail, food service, and food processing), recommendations for market entry, and recommendations for high-value product prospects - focusing on consumer-oriented products..   India: Cotton and Products Update FAS Mumbai forecasts marketing year (MY) 2024/25 India cotton production at 25 million 480 lb. bales on 11.8 million hectares planted area, a two percent decrease in area from the previous forecast, as farmers have shifted cotton acreage to higher return crops such as paddy, and pulses. To date, planting is complete on 11 million hectares, with sowing underway in south India. India's lint prices are trading eight to nine cents higher than global prices, prompting mills to import cotton until new arrivals begin in October. Mill consumption is forecast at 25.5 million 480 lb. bales, two percent higher from the previous forecast, on improvement in cotton yarn and textile demand in international markets.     For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. This email was sent to ooseims.archieves@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service · 1400 Independence Avenue, SW · Washington, DC 20250