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The following Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) reports were released on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Algeria: Grain and Feed Annual
Algeria's grain crop conditions are good overall should climatic conditions improve in the coming months. Market opportunities exist for U.S. Grains as they remain unaffected by the temporary additional safeguard duty (DAPs) for FY2020. The new Government action plan includes new components where U.S agribusinesses can contribute to the local production and industrial development and create market opportunities.
China: Update to the Export Process for US Beef and Beef Products
In accordance with the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Agreement (ETA), China has implemented a number of changes to the scope and process of exporting U.S. beef and beef products to China. Key changes include an expanded scope of products, removal of the 30-month age limit for cattle, new Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) standards, and the use of the Public Health Information System (PHIS) for transmitting export documents. This report is intended to be a general guide for U.S. exporters and is intended to complement the regulatory requirements found in the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Export Library.
Ecuador: Grain and Feed Annual
Uncertainty of government corn policies and price support mechanisms contributed to decreased production with farmers retiring or shifting to more profitable crops. Corn consumption is down as the livestock and aquaculture sectors continue to look for more cost effective feed alternatives. Wheat imports are up, due to increased use in the aquaculture sector. Rice production is up due to increased planting area, good weather conditions, and improved income exceptions. Rice by-products are increasingly being used in animal feed.
Greece: Food Processing Ingredients
In Greece, there are over 15,000 enterprises engaged in food processing, producing goods valued at approximately $11 billion. Key market drivers include the gradually improving economic climate in Greece; consumers' higher spending on packaged food in 2019; an increasing interest in healthy and functional foods; an aging population; and a trend to follow the Mediterranean diet - mostly in order to reduce expenses and receive the best price possible. The major imported ingredients for processing are meat products, milk and dairy products, cereal-based products, confectionary, and beverages and alcohols.
Japan: Japan Health Foods Market Overview
In 2018, Japan's health-related food market was the third largest in the world with an estimated value of $13.2 billion, up two percent from the previous year. Following the introduction of the Foods with Function Claims (FFC) labeling category by Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) in 2015, the volume of companies and products that are marketing health food products has risen substantially. Opportunities exist for U.S. health foods manufacturers and ingredients suppliers. Specialty food buyers from sporting goods food manufacturers, gyms, sporting goods retailers, drug stores, etc., look for new products at large trade shows or specially targeted trade showcases.
Japan: MAFF JFY2020 Budget Focuses on Reinforcement of Agricultural Production Resources and Infrastructure
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) received 2.41 trillion yen (roughly US$22.1 billion) for its Japanese Fiscal Year (JFY) 2020 budget, a 0.8 percent decrease from last year. MAFF's JFY2020 budget focuses on strengthening agricultural production resources and infrastructure to address labor shortages and improve export capabilities. The JFY2020 budget for animal biosecurity increased 260 percent over JFY2019 levels to combat and prevent the spread of virulent infectious diseases.
Japan Provides COVID-19 Emergency Funding to Producers and Food Manufacturers
The Government of Japan released two tranches of emergency funding for COVID-19 countermeasures, 15.3 billion yen (US$140 million) on February 13 and 430.8 billion yen (US$3.9 billion) on March 10. The second tranche of funding provides support to producers and food manufacturers affected by COVID-19 related school closures.
Morocco: Food Processing Ingredients
The Moroccan food processing market provides excellent opportunities for U.S. exporters seeking to expand their presence across Africa. Morocco's food processing industry accounts for 16 percent of Moroccan GDP and benefits from excellent infrastructure, world-class manufacturing facilities, and convenient access to neighboring African markets. The U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement also provides preferential market access for many U.S. ingredients.
Morocco: Morocco Extends Common Wheat Duty Exemption to June 15 2020
On March 27, 2020, the Government of Morocco extended the import duty exemption on common wheat until June 15, 2020 to ensure adequate supply and maintain low prices in the local market. This report contains an unofficial translation of Circular # 6029/211 regarding this measure.
Morocco: Morocco Removes Import Duties on Durum and Pulses
On March 27, 2020, the government of Morocco suspended customs duties on durum wheat, lentils, chickpeas, beans and dry common beans. This measure will take effect starting April 1, 2020, and continue until further notice. The decision aims to provide regular and affordable supplies of durum and legumes during Morocco's ongoing drought and also in preparation for the month of Ramadan. This report contains an unofficial translation of Circular # 6030/211.
Philippines: Philippine Broiler Market Trends and Prospects
Boosted by rising incomes, a growing middle class, and robust demand in food service and retail, the Philippine broiler sector has surged over the past decade and is set to continue in the coming years. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Manila, Philippines commissioned the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) to conduct a broad study on the Philippine broiler market, emerging trends, and prospects for future growth.
Poland: Poultry and Products Annual
Post forecasts that 2020 chicken meat production will grow by 1.5 percent over 2019. Despite more moderate growth, Poland will remain the European Union's (EU) largest poultry meat producer. Although growing domestic consumption and international demand will drive Polish poultry meat production in 2020, a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in late December 2019 will moderate that growth. Until March 12, 2020, there were 30 confirmed HPAI outbreaks in domestic flocks. Post estimates 2020 exports of chicken meat will decline by seven percent from 2019, mainly due to lower exports outside of the EU. In 2019, over 70 percent of exported chicken meat was shipped to other EU markets. For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/.
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