GAIN reports

 

The following GAIN reports were released on November 21, 2022. _______   Algeria: Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report This report provides information on export certificates required by the Government of Algeria.   Bulgaria: 2021 - Direct Versus Indirect Trade - Bulgaria's Hidden Market for U S Ag Exports The U.S. Census Bureau’s bulk, intermediate, and consumer-oriented (BICO) export data tracks U.S. food and agricultural trade shipped directly to Bulgaria. However, it does not measure the substantial levels of the U.S. agricultural trade to Bulgaria routed through Western European ports of entry. According to BICO, U.S. suppliers shipped $28.1 million of U.S. food and agriculture to Bulgaria in 2021. However, according to Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute (NSI), which measures trade by country of origin and therefore reflects both direct and indirect trade, Bulgaria sourced $80.1 million of U.S. food and agriculture in 2021. FAS Sofia encourages USDA cooperators and other U.S. food and agricultural exporters and stakeholders to look beyond BICO data and review different data sources when considering resource allocation and market development strategies for Bulgaria.   Bulgaria: Poultry and Products Annual Bulgaria’s poultry sector had a recovery period in marketing year (MY) 2021 with slight growth. Despite sharply increased feed prices, the pandemic’s negative impact on the hospitality and tourism sectors has waned and the export market has slightly improved. This led to an increase in poultry inventory, and higher poultry and broiler meat output. The growth continued in MY 2022 with increases in production, exports, and consumption, although pre-pandemic levels have not yet been reached. The positive developments were driven by a strong tourist and travel season, although food and energy inflation, as well as political uncertainty, are projected to continue to impact price-sensitive consumers and the industry.   Senegal: Fisheries and Aquaculture in Senegal The fisheries sector contributes to 3.2 percent to Senegal’s gross domestic product (GDP), accounts for 10.2 percent of Senegal exports, and generated $400 million in value in 2021. There is a growing demand for high quality fish and seafood products because overfishing and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing have led to depleted fish stocks, creating market access opportunities for U.S. seafood exporters. USDA Trade Mission to Spain Will Boost Export Opportunities for U.S. Agribusinesses Agribusinesses, State Departments of Agriculture, and Farm Organizations From 25 States Will Meet with International Buyers to Secure New Deals and Expand Sales Contact: press-fas@usda.gov  WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 – More than 30 agribusinesses and farm organizations will visit Madrid, Spain, from Nov. 29 through Dec. 2, for a trade mission sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Members of the delegation will engage directly with potential buyers from Spain and Portugal, receive in-depth market briefs from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and industry trade experts, and participate in site visits. Spain is the third-largest European Union destination for agricultural products from the United States, with Portugal ranking 11th. The Iberian Peninsula is a major gateway to Europe for agricultural products from the United States, with numerous ports of entry, including Lisbon and Valencia. “One of the key goals of this USDA trade mission is to highlight both our commonalities and what truly sets U.S. foods and ingredients apart from our competitors in the region,” said FAS Associate Administrator Clay Hamilton. “America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers have a compelling story to tell about the quality and sustainability of their agricultural production and we’re confident that their story will resonate with buyers, result in sales, and provide a boost to the agriculture industry back at home.” Officials from the Alabama, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Texas, Vermont, and Wisconsin agriculture departments and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, as well as representatives from the following companies and organizations will join Hamilton on this trade mission: Al Kharyrat International USA, Inc., Piscataway, N.J. American Softwoods, Metairie, La. Attebury Grain LLC, Amarillo, Texas Blue Diamond Growers, Sacramento, Calif. California Walnut Commission, Sacramento, Calif. Cal Ranch, Inc., Concord, Calif. Commercial Lynks Inc., Alexandria, Va. F3 Vineyards, Inc., Las Vegas, Nev. Food Export Midwest, Chicago, Ill. Gulf Coast Cooperative, Robstown, Texas Hansen Mueller, Co., Omaha, Neb. Herr Foods, Inc. Nottingham, Pa. Jack’s Alimentary Supply, Inc., Lowell, Mass. JM Grain, Garrison, N.D. Mariani Nut Company, Winters, Calif. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, Mankato, Minn. Patriots Hardwoods, Inc., Milltown, N.J. Pennington Distilling, Co., Nashville, Tenn. Premium Peanuts, Douglas, Ga. Quon Yick International Inc., El Monte, Calif. Route66 International Inc., Hackensack, N.J. Royal G Snacks, Inc., Tampa, Fla. Southern Forest Products Association, Metairie, La. The Spirit Guild, Los Angeles, Calif. USA Rice, Arlington, Va. U.S. Grains Council, Washington, D.C. U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc., Mount Horeb, Wis. U.S. Soybean Export Council, Chesterfield, Mo. Vanilla Saffron Imports, San Francisco, Calif. Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA), Vancouver, Wash. Willamette Hazelnut, Inc., Newberg, Ore. Whistling Andy Distillery, Bigfork, Mont. For additional information about the Spain-Portugal trade mission, visit: https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions/spain-and-portugal-november-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. To learn more, visit https://www.usda.gov/.   ### USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.   For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/.