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REMINDER: USDA Accepting Applications for Agribusiness Trade Mission to the Philippines WASHINGTON, December 29, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for its Agribusiness Trade Mission to Manila, Philippines, taking place April 13-16, 2026. U.S. exporters that are interested in exploring trade opportunities in Philippines’s thriving market and rapidly growing economy must apply by Wednesday, January 14, 2026. “U.S. agricultural exporters have an abundance of new opportunities in the Philippines, thanks to President Trump’s recent trade agreement,” said Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Luke J. Lindberg. “This trade mission will connect U.S. producers with key buyers in the Philippines, expanding economic opportunities, supporting rural prosperity, and keeping American agricultural products globally competitive.” The Philippines is the 9th largest export market for U.S. agricultural and food exports, averaging $3.6 billion annually during the last five years. Among the top 20 most populous countries in the world with 118 million people, the Philippines offers U.S. agribusinesses tremendous export potential thanks to its young and fast-growing population, strong consumer preference for U.S. foods and beverages, and robust service-based economy. USDA’s Agribusiness Trade Mission to the Philippines will be timely, as 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries. This significant anniversary year offers a unique opportunity to strengthen ties in the agricultural sector and expand exports for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and producers. The United States is the Philippines top supplier of food and beverage products, providing one-fifth of the country’s total import needs. For U.S. companies interested in exploring the Philippine market, strong export opportunities including: Beef, pork, poultry, and related products Dairy products (cheese, consumer-oriented, and other ingredients) Deli and gourmet products Frozen and ready-to-eat meals Fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables Processed fruit and vegetable products Infant food, cereals, and other breakfast items Convenience, organic, “free-from”, and “better-for-you” products Confectionery and snack foods Seafood products Wines, beer, distilled spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages Dog and cat food Ethanol While in Manila, participants will conduct business-to-business meetings with potential importers, receive in-depth market briefings from FAS and industry trade experts, participate in site visits, and attend other networking opportunities. USDA’s trade mission to The Philippines is part of USDA’s broader 2026 export promotion strategy. Additional missions will go to Türkiye, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam. For more information on USDA trade missions, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions   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

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).

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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.

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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).

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The following GAIN reports were released on January 9, 2026.

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Argentina: Oilseeds and Products Update

MY2025/26, Post forecasts Argentina’s soybean production at 47.5 MMT, supported by favorable early season conditions despite planting delays from excessive rainfall, while MY2024/25 production remains estimated at 50.5 MMT. Soybean crush for both MY2024/25 and MY2025/26 is raised to 43.0 MMT on strong margins, robust meal demand, and sustained plant utilization, even as record soybean exports tighten domestic balances. Sunflower area is revised upward to 2.7 MHA for MY2025/26, with near record production expected and crush projected to reach an all-time high of 5.0 MMT amid new processing capacity and strong export demand. Peanut production declines in MY2025/26 due to sharply lower planted area following last year’s record crop, though MY2024/25 exports are raised to 1.10 MMT on a strong shipment pace.

 

Brazil: Brazilian Production of Distillers Dried Grains and Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles 

Brazil is the world’s third-largest corn producer, surpassed only by the United States and China. Its growing corn output has led to an increase of corn as a feedstock for ethanol production, which is more cost-effective than sugarcane ethanol. Corn ethanol production also generates valuable co-products—dried distillers grains (DDG) and dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS)—which are high-protein feed for livestock. Brazil’s DDG/DDGS production rose from 1.2 million tons in 2019/20 to 4.2 million tons in 2024/25, a 256% percent increase, with about 79 percent consumed domestically. The government and industry are working to expand export markets. In 2024, Brazil exported 791,000 tons of DDGS to 21 countries, worth $118 million.

 

Brazil: Oilseeds and Products Update

Despite early-season delays caused by irregular rainfall, Brazil’s MY 2025/26 soybean planting is nearing completion, with nearly 98.5 percent of the projected area sown and most major producing states finished, paving the way for a potential record crop. Soybean exports are also projected to reach a new high, driven primarily by strong demand from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Meanwhile, potential Mercosur–EU trade developments and ongoing sustainability disputes may influence future growth. Soybean processing is likewise expected to increase, supported by domestic biodiesel demand and export growth.

 

China: Consumer Interest Growing for Sustainable Products

Demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products in China is increasing, driven by government policies and changing consumer values that support green manufacturing and responsible consumption. Chinese consumers are showing increased interest in sustainable, organic, and health-oriented products. However, while some are willing to pay a premium for sustainable products, a gap remains between consumers' willingness and actual purchasing behavior. This is largely due to challenging economic factors as well as difficulty in identifying sustainable products.

 

India: FAIRS Country Report Annual

India maintains a complex regulatory framework for food and agricultural imports, governed by multiple agencies, including the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. This report includes updates for Calendar Year 2025 by Government of India authorities responsible for regulating food and agricultural product imports. India continues to focus on food safety, consumer protection, and alignment with international norms and standards.

 

India: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

This report identifies certificate requirements for U.S. food and agricultural products destined for India. Of note, effective August 31, 2024, India requires mandatory registration of foreign food manufacturing facilities that intend to export fish and fish products. However, export health certification continues not to be mandatory for shipments to India except for products intended for re-processing and re-export. All other information remains unchanged from Calendar Year 2024 FAIRS Export Certificate report.

 

Mexico: Mexico Publishes Updates to Anti-Inflation Decree for 2026 

On December 31, 2025, the Government of Mexico extended the Presidential Anti-Inflation Decree through the end of 2026 and narrowed eligibility for duty-free agricultural imports from non-free trade agreement suppliers. On January 5, 2026, Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy published several administrative acts that put in place tariff-rate quotas for non-free trade agreement suppliers for several categories of products that were removed from the Anti-Inflation Decree, including beef and livestock, pork, and paddy rice.

 

Philippines: Philippine Department of Agriculture Issues New Rules for Food Safety and Traceability of Imported Seafood Products

The Philippines recently issued rules and regulations for food safety and traceability of imported seafood for human consumption. Under the new rules, foreign fishery establishments must be accredited by the competent authority of the country of origin and endorsed for consideration of the Philippine government. The Philippines will also conduct risk-based pre-border audits of foreign fishery establishments.

 

 

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