Algeria's dairy sector remains a priority focus for the government. Currently, Algeria is among the global leaders in milk powder imports. In 2024, Post forecasts Algeria's imports of milk powder to line up with 2023 and 2022 levels. Meanwhile, imports of butter and cheese will continue to decrease in 2024. As Algeria's dairy production expands, Post believes there will be ample space for bovine genetics and live cattle investments and trade. In 2023, USDA secured market access for U.S. bovine genetics; market access for U.S. dairy breeding cattle is currently under discussion with the Ministry of Agriculture.
Canada continues to be the largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented products. In 2023, U.S. consumer-oriented exports to Canada reached $20.2 billion, representing 25 percent of the total value of U.S. consumer-oriented exports worldwide. As a mature market, Canada offers sophisticated distribution chains, warehousing options, and a logistics network for U.S. companies, ensuring shipments arrive efficiently. In 2023, food service sales amounted to $85 billion, both commercial and non-commercial food service sales, reflecting a 10 percent increase from the previous year.
Egyptian table grape production is forecast to increase to 1.59 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 (October 2024 through September 2025). Egyptian exports of table grapes are forecast up by 5.7 percent (185,000 MT) due to new varieties which have improved production and quality. Furthermore, as a result of the August 12, 2024 Official Statement from Egypt's Central Administration for Plant Quarantine (CAPQ), it has made considerable contribution to both production and trade.
The signature campaign promise of the newly sworn-in Prabowo administration, the Free Nutritious Meals Program, will be a large driver of increased demand over the next five years as the program aims to provide milk to over 82 million beneficiaries daily by 2029. Indonesian 2024 dairy demand is projected to rebound back to 2022 levels at 4.2 million metric tons and increase to 5.3 million metric tons in 2025 due to the additional drinking milk consumption increase to meet the Government of Indonesia's 2025 target for the Free Nutritious Meals Program. The new administration will also be actively pushing for increased milk production through the importation of a target 1 million dairy cattle from various countries over the next five years.
As FAS Jakarta previously reported, the Government of Indonesia granted an extension until, "no later than October 17, 2026" for imported food and beverage products to come into compliance with Indonesia's mandatory halal certification requirements. This allows most U.S. food and beverage products to be exported to Indonesia without halal certification during the length of the extension. The exception is meat, meat products, and dairy products, which remain subject to halal certification requirements under a separate law. Based on conversations with Indonesia's halal product assurance authority (BPJPH), FAS Jakarta anticipates the extension will likely be granted for the full two years. In addition, the previous requirement to get halal certificates apostilled was removed, saving U.S. exporters an onerous and bureaucratic step. Please note some of the guidance within this report is based on information gathered informally and may be subject to change.
With over 2,500 facilities, the Israeli food processing sector is an important player in the domestic economy. In 2022, Israeli food processors' annual revenue stood at $23.19 billion. With limited land, resources, and a growing population, demand for ingredients by the Israeli food processing sector is high. However, with the regional conflict and the recent adoption of EU standards for agricultural products, Israeli processor and importers must navigate a challenging macroeconomic environment.
This document provides an overview of major Mexican agricultural and food-product laws and regulations, as well as related import standards and regulations. Some products may be subject to regulatory oversight by several different Government of Mexico (GOM) agencies. Post recommends that U.S. food and agricultural exporters work with experienced and established customs brokers and importers.
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