Despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the Brazilian economy, the retail industry registered a positive performance. Retailers were able to capture consumption from bars and restaurants and benefit from consumers dedicating more time to cook at home. The Brazilian Supermarket Association (ABRAS) reported supermarket revenues at US$145 billion. Among the group of the 500 largest supermarkets, sales increased by 21 percent totaling US$74.7 billion, which represented an increase of 21 percent compared to 2019.
In 2022, total imports of chicken meat (excluding paws) are forecast to increase by 3 percent to 930,000 MT. Chinese exports of chicken meat are forecast to grow to 440,000 MT as demand in major export markets is anticipated to recover from COVID-19 disruptions. In 2022, China's imports of chicken paws (feet) are forecast to reach 800,000 MT. U.S. exports of chicken paws to China have grown dramatically since the United States regained market access for poultry products after the signing of the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Agreement.
On July 14, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) extended the compliance timeline for guidelines issued for commercial feeds/feed materials (i.e., compounded cattle feed) intended for meat and milk producing animals. The extension applies to a relatively limited pool of industry stakeholders, who encountered difficulties in obtaining Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification/licensing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic second wave. The new compliance date, for this group, is set for January 1, 2022.
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has issued a new regulation requiring Import Recommendations for soybeans, however implementation may depend on corresponding regulations from the Ministry of Trade (MOT). New social mobility restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 are expected to reduce both food sector and industrial palm oil consumption.
On July 27, 2021, the Philippine Department of Agriculture's National Meat Inspection Service issued Memorandum Circular No. 07-2021-018, reiterating the minimum labeling requirements for imported meat. According to the Memorandum Circular, imported meat and poultry inappropriately labeled based on the requirements shall be seized and subject to confiscation and disposal. Exporters are strongly advised to work closely with their local importer to ensure that expiry or best before dates are included in the labels.
With nearly 1.3 million metric tons (MT) of exports in MY2020/21, Spain hit an all-time record in fodder exports. An ample domestic crop and steady purchases of dried fodder and fodder-based products by Middle East Countries and other EU Member States countered the effects of COVID-related trade disruptions and the weaker demand in Asian markets. Post anticipates a smaller supply for MY2021/22 given competition in the area by other crops and a return to more average export sales.
Export prices of white and parboiled rice further decreased 4-5 percent.
Unexpectedly dry weather conditions in Turkey between April and June in many regions led to lower wheat and barley production forecasts for MY 2021/22. The wheat production forecast is 16.5 MMT, barley production forecast is 4.5 MMT. Planting for the first corn crop finished and production is forecast at 6.8 MMT. The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) opened tenders for about 1.5 MMT of wheat and barley in June and July.
On July 26th, 2021, Uganda notified a draft standard on powdered silver cyprinid (mukene) to the WTO SPS Committee as G/SPS/N/UGA/164. The comment deadline for the Ugandan draft standard is September 24, 2021 with November 2021 as the proposed date of adoption. Comments can be sent to the Uganda Bureau of Standards at info@unbs.go.ug. This report contains the official copy of the Ugandan draft standard.
A cold, dry April led into a cool, wet May which was followed by warmer weather in June and July with intermittent heavy showers. This combination of weather accelerated crop development and crop condition is generally described as good to excellent. The winter barley harvest is now under way, albeit a little behind normal, and hopes are for generally improved overall crop yield and quality, especially for wheat after the very poor harvest of 2020.
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