GAIN reports

 

The following GAIN reports were released on November 16, 2022. _______   Bulgaria: Dairy and Products Annual The Bulgarian dairy industry faced significant challenges in Marketing Year (MY) 2021 with the national dairy herd, cow milk production and collection, as well as processing contracting. A dry and hot summer, combined with increasing feed grain prices, inflation pressure (especially of energy supply), and a labor deficit led to a decline in the number of dairy farms and stocks. Consolidation and restructuring of the industry continued through the dominating role of larger, more efficient dairy operations. The process was further accelerated in MY 2022 due to another hot and dry summer season, skyrocketing feed prices, inflation reaching almost 20 percent, and deteriorating consumer demand due to higher prices of dairy products.    China: 2017 Morpholine National Food Standard  On September 29, China notified the draft National Food Safety Standard on Food Additive Morpholine Fatty Acid Salt Fruit Wax to the WTO SPS Committee as G/SPS/N/CHN/1251, which intends to replace the existing National Food Safety Standard of the same title issued on August 31, 2016 (GB1886.227-2016). This report contains an unofficial translation of the existing national food safety standard on food additive Morpholine Fatty Salt Fruit Wax (GB1886.227-2016) which entered into force on January 1, 2017.   Hong Kong: Thirst for Beer Holds Steady Amid Pandemic Hong Kong is an open market offering good opportunities for U.S. beer exporters. Over the last two years, both beer imports and domestic sales have been stable despite the pandemic. In 2021, Hong Kong’s global beer imports held steady from the previous year at $115 million, making the city the fourteenth largest beer import market in the world. Domestic beer sales recovered 9 percent from 2020 at $732 million. The Hong Kong market also offers great re-export opportunities. Last year, the city exported 25 percent of its beer imports. Domestic beer sales are expected to reach $867 million in 2022 and grow to $1.1 billion by 2026. While the United States’ share of the market remains small, local breweries have expressed interest in collaborating with U.S. craft breweries, which could lead to opportunities to expand U.S. presence in Hong Kong’s beer market.   Hong Kong: US Hops Continue to Pop in Hong Kong Over the last five years, Hong Kong’s global imports of hops expanded 42 percent, growing 10 percent to $7.2 million in 2021. The United States continues as the leading supplier enjoying 96 percent market share. Hong Kong re-exported 72 percent of its hop imports to other markets in the region, retaining 28 percent for local breweries. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic beer sales are stable, and expected to reach $867 million in 2022 and grow to $1.1 billion by 2026. The steady growth of beer sales is likely to encourage more local breweries to boost their production which in turn would increase demand for U.S. quality hops.   India: FSSAI Publishes List of Enzymes Derived from Genetically Modified Microorganisms in the Official Gazette of India On October 27, 2022, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published notification F.No. STD/FA/A-1.30/No.1/2020-FSSAI(P-I) in the Gazette of India: Extraordinary (Official Gazette). The notification was subsequently published on the FSSAI website on October 31, 2022. The notification issued includes the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Second Amendment Regulations, 2022. Table ’11 A’ of Appendix ‘C’ of the regulation will include details regarding the list of enzymes derived from genetically modified microorganisms.   Japan: Japan Accepts NOAA Catch Document for Seafood Vulnerable to Illegal Fishing Japan will require importers of U.S. products containing mackerel, Pacific saury, sardine, squid and cuttlefish to submit a newly approved Catch Certificate issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The requirement extends to all seafood originating from these species if the marine product is harvested after November 30, 2022.   Mozambique: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report The report summarizes Mozambique’s general food laws, regulatory authorities, major import/export procedures, food and packaging/labeling regulations, registration measures, and other trade facilitation issues. At the end, it provides contact information for major government regulatory agencies and a list of useful local public and private sector contacts for additional technical product-specific information and import assistance. This report outlines the most important information that importers/exporters need to pay attention to when exporting food and agricultural products to Mozambique.   South Africa: Sunset review on US anti-dumping duties On November 9, 2022, The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) announced the initiation of the sunset review of anti-dumping duties (ADDs) of frozen bone-in portions of poultry from the United States. According to the notice, ITAC received an application for an anti-dumping duty review from the South African Poultry Association (SAPA), claiming that the expiry of ADDs against imports of frozen bone-in portions from the United States would likely lead to the continuation or recurrent of dumping or material injury should they expire as scheduled on November 23 ITAC noted that application submitted by SAPA has enough prima facie evidence to trigger a sunset review investigation for the period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. The United States bone-in chicken imports into South Africa have been affected by ADDs since 2000. Opportunities for U.S. Ingredient Exports to Brazil Brazil is the fourth-largest export destination for U.S. agricultural and processed products in South America and depends on international suppliers to meet its demand for food processing ingredients, especially specialty products with high added value. These products offer significant opportunities for U.S. companies to supply Brazilian food manufacturers looking to meet the needs of a growing health-conscious consumer market. Whey, milk albumin, casein, alternative proteins, flavorings, vegetable fats (including oils), and frozen fruits may hold particularly attractive growth potential for U.S. exporters. Please click here to read more >>   For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/. 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