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The following GAIN reports were released on November 26, 2025. _______
Indonesia: Statement Letter Necessary to Release Non-Compliant Shipments for Indonesian Export Timing RestrictionsThis report provides updated guidance to help U.S. exporters comply with Indonesian Quarantine Authority regulation number 14/2024, which outlines restrictions surrounding the timing of plant shipments departing U.S. ports. For any shipments that are not in compliance with the “21-day rule” in Articles 293 or 204, we strongly recommend that U.S. exporters prepare a statement letter explaining the reason for the non-compliance (e.g., rail delay or split/rolled shipment) that was outside their control. The statement letter must be presented to Indonesian Quarantine Authority officers at destination ports to release the shipments and has been an effective means of preventing trade disruptions.
Philippines: Sugar Semi-annualPost forecasts sugar production in Marketing Year (MY) 2026 to remain flat at 2.085 million metric tons (MT). While there are expansion areas especially in Mindanao, the red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) are affecting some sugarcane fields, which could result in lower sugar recovery. Favorable crop development in the Southern Negros is expected to compensate for the decrease in production caused by RSSI infestation. On September 29, 2025, the Philippines released Sugar Order No. 1 (SO1) allocating 100 percent of its production to the domestic market. The decision aligns with FAS Manila’s forecast of zero exports in MY 2026, pending future announcements regarding the Philippines decision to ship their country-specific allocation of sugar to the U.S. WTO raw sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ). Consumption is projected to remain steady at 2.2 million MT, with imports of 208,000 MT expected to fulfill the remaining volume approved under Sugar Order No. 8 released in July 2025.
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The following GAIN reports were released on November 25, 2025.
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Bulgaria: Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual
The Government of Bulgaria (GOB) continues to oppose agricultural biotechnology. Non-governmental anti-biotech organizations, local activists, and Bulgaria’s organics industry actively spread nonscientific disinformation about biotechnology. Meanwhile, Bulgaria’s poultry, dairy, and livestock stakeholders continue to import biotech-derived feed ingredients.
Burma: Burma Future Prospects and Market Snapshot for Livestock and Feed Industry
This report focusses on Burma (also known as Myanmar) national feed demand along with poultry and swine production. Major feed mills produced an estimated 2 million metric tons of feed in marketing year 2024/25, covering around 80 percent of national feed demand. Poultry accounts for over 75 percent of feed consumption. The swine sector remains constrained by African swine fever and a lack of quality genetics. Domestic ingredients are adequate for feed energy needs, but protein, especially soybean meal, necessitates imports. Industry sources report that the livestock sector is unlikely to achieve significant growth in the coming years unless trade and logistics challenges are addressed.
Colombia: FAIRS Country Report Annual
This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. It includes updates on labeling, biotechnology, and Colombia's nutrition and trade facilitation policies. For assistance on trade policy and port issues in Colombia, U.S. exporters are encouraged to contact FAS Bogota at agbogota@fas.usda.gov or jo
Cote d'Ivoire: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual
This FAIRS-Côte d’Ivoire Export Certificate Report Annual - 2025, highlights the certificates and permits that the Ivorian government requires for the import of U.S.-origin food and agricultural products into Côte d’Ivoire. This report compliments the FAIRS-CÔTE D’IVOIRE | IV2025-0010 | Côte d’Ivoire Country Report Annual - 2025. FAS Abidjan, Accra, (Post) recommends that prospective U.S. exporters familiarize themselves with these reports for a better understanding of Ivorian food and agricultural standards, export certifications, and permit requirements.
Kenya: Sugar Field Report
According to industry sources Kenya’s sugar sector continues to face structural deficits, with domestic production covering only about 72 percent of consumption in 2024. Output is projected to fall sharply in CY 2025, down nearly 20 percent to below 815,485 metric tons (MT) due to lower extraction rates, and early cane harvesting. Meanwhile, sugar consumption is expected to rise to 1.14 million MT, driven by household demand and growth in the hospitality sector. To offset the shortfall, imports are forecast to surge by five percent, mainly from Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and East African Community (EAC) countries that benefit from tariff preferences.
Mexico: First US Tart Cherry Promotion in Northern Mexico
On September 22, ATO Monterrey organized a U.S. Tart Cherries Seminar, the first event to promote U.S. tart cherries and pistachios in the local/regional market. These two products complement each other and are easily adaptable to a wide array of recipes, particularly in the bakery, dessert, and snack categories. In 2024, Mexico imported over 1,000 MT of tart cherries, valued at $2.91 million. Meanwhile U.S. pistachio imports totaled over 11,000 MT, valued at $102.52 million
Philippines: Dairy and Products Annual
Post forecasts demand for dairy products to increase 1.5 percent to 3.5 million metric tons (MT) in liquid milk equivalent (LME) in 2026. The Philippine imports 99 percent of its dairy requirement, as domestic production cannot meet demand. Post forecasts minimal growth in skim milk imports at 1 percent to 175,000 MT, while fluid milk imports remain flat at 130,000 MT in 2026. Cheese imports will continue to increase by 9 percent despite high prices due to increasing demand from pizza chains, restaurants and hotels.
Thailand: Updated List of Foreign Halal Certification Bodies for 2025-2028
On September 22, 2025, the Central Islamic Council of Thailand announced an updated list of Foreign Halal Certification Bodies (FHCBs) effective from July 16, 2025, through July 15, 2028. At present, six U.S. FHCBs are recognized by CICOT whereas the initially published list recognized only one U.S.-based FHCB.
Turkey: Turkiye Becomes Powerhouse for Agricultural Product Re-Exports
In recent years, Türkiye has become a global leader in the agricultural re-export business, importing raw ingredients, processing them, and re-exporting billions of dollars in finished products, such as flour, vegetable oil, clothing, and furniture. Türkiye’s re-export sector offers opportunities for certain U.S. agricultural products to indirectly reach new export markets around the world.
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