| The following GAIN reports were released on May 7, 2025. _______ Despite an anticipated increase in sugarcane production, Argentina's sugar exports for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 are forecast to decline to 515,000 metric tons (raw value), driven by significantly lower beginning stocks and more favorable returns from ethanol production under the domestic biofuels blend mandate. Exports are expected to continue to go primarily on Chile and the United States, including organic and quota-access sugar. Meanwhile, domestic sugar consumption is projected to rise modestly, supported by improved macroeconomic conditions following two years of economic contraction. This report presents regulations and standards applicable to food and agricultural imports, including changes to existing national food safety laws and regulations. In 2024, China released and implemented several new or updated regulations and standards that could affect trade. A number of draft regulations have been released in 2024 and early 2025, some of which China notified to the WTO SPS and TBT committees for comments, but no implementation dates have been established. U.S. exporters should verify the full set of current import requirements with their China-based representatives or customers prior to shipment. This report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for U.S. food and agricultural exports to China. In 2024, changes were made to U.S. export certificates requirements that may impact food and agricultural trade. U.S. exporters are advised to monitor the USDA Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) system for updates and to review the 2025 China Country Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Report. From March 26-29, ATO Shanghai organized the inaugural American Food and Agriculture Pavilion at the China International Rural Innovation and Development Expo (IRID) featuring 19 U.S. companies and organizations representing wine, beer, meat, seafood, poultry, grains, nuts, and processed food products. The event served as a platform to expand market opportunities for U.S. agricultural products in Hefei, one of China's fastest growing cities. Over 12,000 visitors attended the expo with another one million consumers reached via media coverage. Although a small market in the European Union, Denmark offers export opportunities for U.S. exporters of seafood and tree nuts, and to a lesser extend for U.S. consumers-ready products. Denmark continues to be a price sensitive market where consumers are always on the lookout for the best price deal. There has been an increase in consumers looking for plant-based products, while the market for organics remains very strong. The Denmark Exporter Guide focuses on Consumer Oriented Products and Seafood products and provides practical tips for U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in Denmark. Post forecasts Ethiopia's wheat production to reach 6.5 million metric tons (MT) in MY 2025/26, driven by improved yields and expanded irrigated farmland. In the same period, wheat imports are projected to decline by 24 percent to 1.3 million MT. Although domestic demand remains strong, commercial wheat imports are anticipated to fall gradually as local production improves. Recent macroeconomic and trade policy reforms including the shift to a market-based foreign exchange system, removal of the Franco-Valuta duty free import scheme, and the introduction of new tariffs on flour imports are also reshaping Ethiopia's import dynamics. On April 16, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of the Government of Japan opened a domestic public comment period on its revision of the safety regulations of feeds and feed additives produced with biotechnology. The domestic public comment period closes on May 15, 2025. On April 25, 2025, MAFF also notified the World Trade Organization Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (WTO-SPS). The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) invites public comments on three different proposed Japan Agricultural Standard (JAS) revisions until May 17, 2025. One proposed revision is for "JAS 600: Dimension Lumber and Finger Jointed Dimension Lumber" for 2x4 construction methods, which includes changes in species groups for design values. The other proposed revisions are for JAS wood pellet fuel and JAS labeling requirements. The Malaysian government will end chicken egg subsidies effective August 1, 2025 as part of a broader shift from blanket subsidies to targeted assistance. Current ceiling prices for certain grades of eggs remain unchanged. The Saudi Arabian pet market is growing - fueled by rising pet ownership driven by evolving social norms and increasing disposable income. This trend, coupled with a growing emphasis on pet humanization, has resulted in a rapidly expanding pet food market, reaching $275 million in 2024 with a 30% average annual growth since 2019. This growth presents opportunities for international and emerging local brands focused on quality and natural ingredients. FAS/Nairobi forecasts Uganda's coffee production for the marketing year (MY) 2025/26 to increase by 2.61 percent, reaching 6.88 million 60-kilogram bags (green bean equivalent). This growth is attributed to farmers improved crop management practices and favorable weather conditions. Exports during MY 2025/26 are projected to rise by 2.76 percent year-on-year to 6.53 million bags driven by increased production and sustained high global prices which continue to incentivize farmers. Domestic consumption is expected to increase slightly to 330,000 bags as coffee culture grows, particularly in Kampala and other cities. This report provides an update on Vietnam's government restructuring related to bioethanol-blended gasoline. As part of recent efforts to streamline government operations, the Ministry of Industry and Trade did not merge with other ministries but instead reorganized internally. Oversight of ethanol-blended gasoline regulation, trade, and distribution now falls under a newly created office, the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development. For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/. | 
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