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On February 15, 2023, the State Council Tariff Commission (SCTC) announced to extend the Section 301 retaliatory tariff exclusion period for sorbitol and other select U.S. commodities to September 15, 2023.

On February 3, 2023, China notified a new national standard to the World Trade Organization (WTO) restricting excessive packaging for edible agricultural products (G/TBT/N/CHN/1715). The deadline for comment submission is April 4, 2023.

U.S. agricultural exports to the Dominican Republic reached an all-time record of $2.2 billion in 2022; a 14 percent increase from the previous record set last year. The increase in U.S. exports was driven mainly by increased demand for consumer-oriented products.

This is a biweekly report outlining the prices of agricultural commodities in Bangladesh, as well as major trade and policy updates.

In 2022, the total value of all U.S. agricultural and related products exported to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) reached a record $40.9 billion, an increase of 14.5 percent compared to the previous year.

As the PRC dismantles it’s zero-COVID policy measures, there is great optimism about the economy and, particularly, the HRI sector. Stakeholders expect a rebound in travel to fuel recovery in hotels, restaurants, and other outlets.

The exporter guide provides an economic and market overview, as well as trends and practical tips for U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in Sweden. The report further describes three market sectors (food retail, food service, and food processing), market entry strategies, and high-value product prospects, focusing on consumer-oriented products.

Japan has a well-developed food retail market that demands high-quality, high-value agricultural and food products. Despite reduced economic activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, trade data show that agricultural imports have remained resilient.

El Salvador is the only country in the Northern Triangle region, and the only country in Central America aside from Panama, that runs a trade deficit for agricultural commodities.

With the easing of Zero-COVID restrictions, China-based trade shows expect considerable international interest. This report includes a list of food, agriculture, fish and forestry shows throughout China in 2023.

On November 30, 2022, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies issued a Customs Notification, imposing a levy on 15 food and agricultural products (HS) headings.

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) published a draft notification for biofuel standards from Japanese fiscal year 2023 through 2027.