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Cotton: World Markets and Trade This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in cotton. Current Report Past Reports (USDA Economics, Statistics and Market Information System)

Oilseeds: World Markets and Trade

This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in oilseeds. Covers oilseeds (copra, cottonseed, palm kernel, peanut, rapeseed, soybean and sunflower seed), meal (copra, cottonseed, fish, palm kernel, peanut, rapeseed, soybean and sunflower seed) and oil (coconut, cottonseed, olive, palm, palm kernel, peanut, rapeseed, soybean and sunflower seed).

• Current Report
• Past Reports (USDA Economics, Statistics and Market Information System)

Grain: World Markets and Trade

This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in grains. Covers wheat, rice and coarse grains (corn, barley, sorghum, oats and rye).

• Current Report
• Past Reports (USDA Economics, Statistics and Market Information System)

World Agricultural Production

Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide. Sources include reporting from FAS’s worldwide offices, official statistics of foreign governments,  and analysis of economic data and satellite imagery. The report reflects official USDA estimates released in the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). 

• Current Report
• Past Reports (USDA Economics, Statistics and Market Information System)

The following GAIN reports were released on August 11, 2025.

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China: Decree 248 Product List Update - August 2025

The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China updated the list of products and codes subject to Decree 248. Between May 9 and July 31, 2025, Chinese officials added 59 products and removed 71 products.

 

China: China E-Commerce Report - Strategic Insights for US Food Agricultural and Beverage Exporters

This report provides U.S. exporters in the food, agriculture, and beverage industries with a strategic overview of China’s e-commerce market. As the world’s largest online retail market, China generated over $2.16 trillion in e-commerce sales in 2024, with food and beverage emerging as a top growth category at 15.8 percent. This report examines platform dynamics among major players like Tmall, JD.com, Douyin, and Pinduoduo, and explores cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) as a viable entry channel for U.S. brands. By identifying growth opportunities and practical market-entry strategies, this report equips American exporters with actionable intelligence to enter China’s digital marketplace.

 

Japan: Japan Proposes GI Protection for 13 Additional EU Products

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) proposed 13 new geographical indications (GIs) for EU food products. MAFF is accepting public comments on the proposal through November 4, 2025.

 

Turkey: Stone Fruit Annual

Marketing Year (MY) 2025/26 has been marked by unprecedented agricultural challenges in Türkiye, with severe frost, drought, hail, and excessive rainfall significantly impacting fruit production. Cherry production is forecast to decline by 60 percent to 400,000 MT, while peach and nectarine production is expected to drop by 45 percent to 649,000 MT. These losses have driven domestic prices higher and reduced export volumes, as growers prioritize local markets. Despite advancements in modern farming techniques, small-scale farmers continue to struggle due to rising input costs and limited access to insurance. The Turkish government is providing compensation through TARSIM and subsidies to registered farmers, but the scale of the disaster underscores the need for further support and resilience-building measures in the agricultural sector.

 

 

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The following GAIN reports were released on August 8, 2025.

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Canada: Canada Proposes Maximum Residue Limit for Trinexapac-ethyl on Rye

Canada is proposing to establish a maximum residue limit (MRL) for trinexapac-ethyl of 3.0 ppm for rye. The establishment of this MRL is part of an application for use submission to Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency. The proposed Canadian MRL for rye is lower than the current U.S. tolerance for rye, grain which is 4.0 ppm. Canada will be consulting on the proposed MRL for 75 days with comments to be submitted by October 12, 2025.

 

Egypt: Overview of the Egyptian Sweetpotato Market - 2025

Egyptian sweetpotato production continues to expand as the demand in export markets increase. Egyptian exports of sweetpotatoes have risen significantly over the past few years, primarily to the European market due to geographic proximity. Domestic consumption of sweetpotatoes is also popular amongst Egyptian consumers due to its competitive price and high nutritional value.

 

Thailand: Cheese Market Trends and Opportunities in Thailand 2025

Cheese consumption in Thailand is rising due to the westernization of diets, widespread use in foodservice, growing demand for convenient and diverse cheese products, and a focus on health and wellness.

 

Turkey: Turkiye Announces Tariff Quota for Sunflower Seed-Crude Sunflower Oil

On June 18, 2025, Turkiye announced that it will open a lower-duty quota for 1.0 million metric tons of sunflower seed and/or 400,000 metric tons of crude sunflower oil from January to May 2026. The quota period will begin next year to protect the domestic sunflower industry from an influx of cheap imports during the current year’s harvest. To apply for a quota license, Turkish firms must first purchase an equivalent amount of domestic sunflower seed

 

 

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