Argentine beef exports in 2026 are projected at 800,000 tons carcass weight equivalent (cwe), slightly below Post's earlier estimate of 830,000 tons cwe. Lower expected slaughter volumes will likely reduce beef supply, despite a significant increase in average slaughter weights. Inexpensive corn prices and very high cattle prices are encouraging producers to feed more corn, for a longer period, to as many cattle as possible. In 2026, Argentina is expected to benefit from three key export developments: China's recently announced beef import quotas, the United States' expanded low-duty tariff rate quota for Argentine beef, and the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement.
Brazil, the world's largest coffee producer and exporter, has recently experienced a rise in domestic appreciation and production of specialty coffee. This growth is driven by dedicated producers, and strong research networks. Production, often small-scale and linked to sustainability certifications, requires significant investment and expertise, with profitability limited by challenges such as restricted access to credit, postharvest infrastructure, and technical support. The United States is the main export market, and Brazil is actively promoting specialty coffee globally through initiatives focused on quality and innovation.
Burma will begin enforcing new mandatory microbiological standards for pre-packaged foods from April 5, 2026. The standard requires absence of specified harmful pathogens in 16 ready-to-eat food categories and sets limits for general microorganisms. As of the time of issuing this report, the standards have not been notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) or to ASEAN. Stakeholders should conduct their own review of the standard and assess any market or regulatory effect on their business.
Cambodian agricultural importers and exporters rerouted trade from the Thai border to Vietnam after the Cambodia-Thailand border closed in July 2025.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive guide for United States (U.S.) feed and pet food exporters looking for access to the European Union (EU) market. It outlines the EU regulatory framework for all feed categories, comprising feed materials, feed additives and compound feed including pet food. It also provides information on certification and establishment listing for products of animal origin by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in cases where this is an EU entry condition.
On February 13, 2026, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) clarified that countries with negligible bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) risk and no classical BSE cases in over ten years are not subject to certain BSE-related import restrictions under Taiwan's food safety law. However, all current regulations remain in effect, and there are no changes to U.S. beef and beef product exports to Taiwan.
With better weather conditions heading into the spring planting season and growing animal feed demand, Turkiye's total oilseed production in marketing year (MY) 2026/27 is forecast to climb higher year-to-year. Despite this anticipated increase, Turkiye will continue to rely on imported oilseeds and their derivative products to satisfy the country's growing domestic and export requirements. In the case of soybeans, imports are forecast to hit a new record in MY 2026/27, with a sizeable portion likely coming from the United States.
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