The following GAIN reports were released on April 14, 2026. _______
On March 26, 2026, China submitted a WTO notification G/TBT/N/CHN/1964/Add.2 regarding the implementation of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Customs Administration of Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food. This notification introduces China's risk assessment report to justify its regulatory framework for overseas facility registration. This report provides an unofficial translation of the risk assessment. China’s pet industry reached $43.4 billion in 2025, largely driven by the growth in per-pet spending and reflecting a shift from volume-driven to value-driven expansion. Younger consumers are shaping market trends with higher expectations for functionality, nutrition, and digital engagement, while online channels continue to support growth for both domestic and imported products. Offline retail remains resilient in core cities. Meanwhile, niche and exotic pets are becoming increasingly popular, highlighting the diversity of pet ownership and specialized consumption needs. Global LA is partnering with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) to organize a USA Pavilion at the 2026 Hong Kong Food Expo PRO trade show. The exhibition will be held August 13-15, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. U.S. food and beverage companies are invited to participate in shared booth space at a discounted rate. A webinar series will provide market information, details on WUSATA's FundMatch Program and other funding resources, and regulations and logistical guidance for exporting food products to Hong Kong. Guatemala’s sugar industry is expected to continue expanding in marketing year 2026/27, with production forecast at 2.821 million metric tons, driven by an increase in harvested area to approximately 262,000 hectares. The sector remains one of the three most efficient sugar producers globally and continues to advance sustainability initiatives, while refined sugar now accounts for approximately 70 percent of total exports. Domestic consumption is projected to remain stable at about 40 percent of total production, with exports reaching an estimated 1.685 million metric tons and serving a wide range of international markets. Building on a record year in calendar year (CY) 2025, U.S. corn exports to the Republic of Korea (ROK) will remain strong into MY 2026/27 due to competitive prices. As of March 2026, U.S. corn purchase commitments are running at double last year’s level. Per capita rice consumption continues to decline in favor of wheat-based foods and meat, putting downward pressure on production. The ROK resumed U.S. table rice auctions on March 6, 2026, following a suspension that began in November 2023. However, under the current weekly sales plan, total U.S. table rice sales will not keep pace with accumulating import volumes. The ROK’s instant noodle (ramyeon) exports -- made from imported U.S. and Australian wheat -- posted another record year in CY 2025 with over $1.5 billion in sales. The compound feed market remains mature and generally stable in volume, but disease-driven reductions in poultry and swine herds are adding volatility in 2026. On April 6, the Government of Vietnam (GVN) issued Resolution 15, extending the suspension of Decree 46, which caused widespread disruption of trade in food and agricultural products due to its abrupt implementation, until the amended Food Safety Law (FSL) takes effect. During the suspension period, Decree 15 on Food Safety, issued in 2018, remains in force. This report supplements GAIN report VM2026-0005 by providing an update on recent developments and outlining the timeline for amending the FSL. Vietnam has confirmed its government for the 2026 - 2031 term following the April 2026 National Assembly session, marking the implementation phase of the 14th National Party Congress agenda. The leadership transition reflects continuity under the Communist Party of Vietnam alongside a greater concentration of authority at the top level. A streamlined Government structure has been adopted, with 14 ministries and 3 ministerial-level agencies, reduced from 18 ministries and 4 agencies in the previous term due to the merger and reorganization of certain ministries. Within this transition, the appointment of Mr. Tr?nh Vi?t Hùng as Minister of Agriculture and Environment signals continuity in policy direction with a focus on sustainability and integrated coordination across agriculture and environmental priorities.
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