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The following GAIN reports were released on October 26, 2022. _______   India: Dairy and Products Annual FAS New Delhi (Post) forecasts India’s marketing year (MY) 2023 (January-December) fluid milk production to increase by nearly two percent to 207 million metric tons (MMT) assuming normal 2023 southwest monsoon (June-September) and weather conditions ensuring sufficient availability of fodder. MY 2022 fluid milk production is revised lower to 202.5 MMT, the result of an uneven 2022 monsoon season, spiraling feed costs, and the outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease. Post forecasts MY 2023 butter exports at 55,000 metric tons (MT) on expected sufficient domestic milk supplies and recovery in export demand. Under the same assumptions, skimmed milk powder (SMP) exports are forecast to increase to 60,000 MT, or 11 percent higher than the revised estimated figure for MY 2022.   Poland: Exporter Guide Poland is Central and Eastern Europe’s largest market for food and beverage products. With a population of nearly 38 million people, Poland is a large and growing market for U.S. food and agricultural products. In 2022, Poland’s economy was slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels. When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, it sent shock waves through the Polish economy. The subsequent imposition of sanctions by the European Union (EU) and Poland on Russia and Belarus and the disruption in trade have contributed to sharp increases in energy, fuel, and food prices. Poland’s total 2021 imports of food and agricultural products were valued at over $34 billion, with U.S. imports accounting for $566 million. U.S. products with strong sales potential include fish and seafood, distilled spirits, wine, tree nuts, dried fruit, and innovative food ingredient products. The following GAIN reports were released on October 27, 2022. _______   Belgium: Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual Public support for agricultural biotechnology in Belgium is roughly divided between the Wallonia and Flemish regions with the latter more receptive. The Flemish region is home to the country's ag biotech cluster where much of the research on biotechnology and experimental field trials take place. There is no commercial genetically engineered (GE) crop production in Belgium; however, the poultry and livestock sectors remain reliant on imported GE commodities for animal feed.   Brazil: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional In 2021, the Brazilian foodservice industry reached revenues of BRL 460 billion (USD85.2 billion), a growth of 26 percent compared to 2020. Although many challenges are still present, the forecast for 2022 is at 18 percent growth compared to 2021. Brazilian imports of consumer-oriented products grew 4.15 percent in 2021, ending the year with a total value of US$4.3 billion. The Agricultural Trade Office in Sao Paulo will host again a USA pavilion at the USDA-endorsed Anufood Trade Show (April 11-13, 2023) to promote U.S. food and beverage. Contact our office at atosaopaulo@usda.gov for more information.   China: Swine and Pork Market Interventions Ineffective at Managing Rising Prices Since September 8, 2022, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) National Development Reform Commission (NDRC) has auctioned 127,100 metric tons (MT) of frozen pork reserves as an attempt to curb rising prices. However, despite numerous auctions and other PRC market guidance, domestic prices continue to rise. China is now entering the peak season for demand of pork and pork products. Imports of pork from January through August 2022 are down 62 percent compared to the same period in 2021.   Indonesia: Newly Enforced Requirement to Register Fresh Animal Products The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) recently stepped up its enforcement of fresh animal product registrations. These new requirements are just two of the many provisions contained in MOA Regulation Number 15 Year 2021. To avoid any trade disruption, the MOA urged importers to expedite the registration process for their imported products. The vigorous enforcement adds another trade impediment to the already complicated import process, particularly for beef products. Deputy Secretary Bronaugh To Lead East Africa Agribusiness Trade Mission   Press Release No. 0227.22 Contact: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 – Representatives from 32 agribusiness and farm organizations will join Deputy Agriculture Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh for an agribusiness trade mission to Nairobi, Kenya, and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 31 - Nov. 4. “I am excited to lead this delegation to foster stronger ties and build economic partnerships between the United States and Kenya and Tanzania as both of these countries present a growing opportunity for U.S. agricultural exports,” Bronaugh said. "This trade mission will provide firsthand knowledge of market conditions and opportunities in East Africa and expand awareness about U.S. agricultural and food products in the region.” Both Nairobi, Kenya and Zanzibar, Tanzania, serve as strategic ports in East Africa, attracting many U.S. exporters and investors. Last year, the United States exported more than $60 million worth of agriculture, fish, and forestry products to Kenya, and $6.9million worth of agricultural products to Tanzania. During the week-long trade mission, U.S. participants will meet with potential importers, processors, and distributors from Kenya and Tanzania, as well as other East African nations, to establish trade relationships and expand opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports. In addition, U.S. federal and state officials will engage with government counterparts on trade-related policies that will advance U.S. interests and strengthen bilateral relations in the region. Officials from the Kansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Oregon, and Nebraska agriculture departments, as well as representatives from the following companies will join Deputy Secretary Bronaugh on this trade mission: 805 Wines, Paso Robles, Calif. Ag World International Corp., Bloomington, Ill. Arkansas River Rice, Pine Bluff, Ark. Blue Diamond Growers, Sacramento, Calif. Exim Promotion, Inc., Dover, Del. Food Export Association – Northeast and Midwest, Chicago, Ill. Global Export Marketing Co. (Gemco), New York, N.Y. Health Enhanced Foods, Inc., Rockaway, NJ. Intertribal Agriculture Council, Billings, Mont. Jacaranda Bloom LLC, Hampton, Ga. JM Grain, Garrison, N.D. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Arlington, Va. Nebraska Corn Board, Lincoln, Neb. Raw Human LLC, Sacramento, Calif. Red Lake Nation Foods, Billings, Mont. SUSTA, New Orleans, La. URUS, Madison, Wis. United Sorghum Checkoff Program, Lubbock, Texas U.S. Grains Council, Washington, D.C. U.S. International Foods LLC, St. Louis, Mo. U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc., Mount Horeb, Wis. U.S. Meat Export Federation, Denver, Colo. U.S. Soybean Export Council, Chesterfield, Mo. World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program, Washington, D.C. WUSATA, Vancouver, Wash. Yellowstone River Beef, Williston, N.D. Zafi Beverages, Bensenville, Ill. For additional information about the East Africa trade mission visit: www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions/kenya-october-2022  USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. 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