The following GAIN reports were released on September 25, 2026. _______
China, the world’s second-largest importer of consumer-oriented agricultural products after the United States, saw its retail sector remain relatively stable in 2025, with total sales reaching $7 trillion. In 2025, China’s top 100 supermarket chains generated $131 billion in sales, up 4.8 percent year-on-year, with the total number of stores reaching 21,027, according to the China Chain Store and Franchise Association (CCFA). Major product importers remain concentrated in first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, which also serve as key distribution hubs for imported goods. As consumer behavior continues to evolve, value-for-money purchasing has become the dominant trend, with discount stores and instant retail channels gaining significant traction, particularly in regional markets. Despite these shifts, U.S. products maintain a strong reputation among Chinese consumers, who continue to associate them with quality and safety.
Germany represents Europe’s largest consumer-oriented market, with retail food sales reaching USD 323.8 billion alongside a sharp rise in agricultural imports to USD 172.4 billion. U.S. exporters benefit from steady demand in key high-value categories, led by tree nuts (specifically pistachios, almonds, and walnuts), food preparations, distilled spirits, wine, and condiments. Tree nuts, with a 73 percent increase in value imported, remain a dominant consumer-oriented export from the United States, with pistachios serving as a key driver due to high consumer interest in healthy snacking and processing inputs. Despite persistent price sensitivity and high market saturation, wealthy German consumers are increasingly prioritizing value, health-conscious products, organic options, and premium private labels.
Korea's chicken production is expected to decrease by one percent in 2027 to 930,000 metric tons (MT) amid domestic supply pressures and the absence of major international sporting events. Consumption is forecast to hold steady at 1.14 million MT, as a slight decline in demand for domestic chicken is offset by continued growth in imported chicken. Imports are expected to grow by 3.8 percent to 270,000 MT, driven by sustained food price inflation pushing processors and foodservice businesses toward cheaper imported chicken. Brazil should remain the top supplier, though U.S. imports are poised for modest gains following some easing of inspection requirements. Exports are projected to remain steady at 60,000 MT, with growth in European demand for processed chicken products helping to offset softening Vietnamese demand for frozen layer hens.
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