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Venezuela is a significant importer of agricultural products, totaling US$9.7 billion in 2013 according to data from the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (GBRV).

This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Caracas for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products.

The retail sector in Venezuela continues to be an important point of sale for U.S. importers.

In 2014, the food processing industry in Brazil showed somewhat weak growth of 1.5 percent, however imports of intermediate food products kept a more traditional pace.

Fresh orange production is expected to decline due to dry weather in Marketing Year 2015/16, while fresh lemon/lime and grapefruit production expand slightly.

FAS Lima coordinated for the American Softwood and the Engineered Wood Associations and accompanying members a series of site visits and meetings with Peruvian lumber importers.

The government is actively promoting Peru as a cultural and tourism destination.

FAS Lima participated in Bolivia’s EXPOCRUZ 2014, hosting a business seminar for 34 food importers/distributors and joining the huge dairy cow auction.

All sections of the 2014 Exporter Guide report have been revised, mainly to update economic data and import regulations.

Chilean supermarket industry is constantly looking for new products to satisfy upscale consumer demand.

Guatemala accepts all U.S. official certifications issued for agricultural fresh and processed food products.

Review of El Salvador’s Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards (2012-2014).