INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL TRADE REPORTS,update

 

Prospects for U.S. Agricultural Exports to New Zealand The United States continues to play an important role in New Zealand’s agricultural import market. U.S. agricultural exports to New Zealand increased from $496 million in 2024 to $620 million in 2025. Although New Zealand is a major agricultural producer, the United States stands out as a key supplier of dairy products, pork, fresh fruit, and pet food. The United States ranks among the top three suppliers in each of these categories. Please click here to read more >> Prospects for U.S. Agricultural Exports to Australia The United States continues to be the third-largest supplier of agricultural products to Australia. In 2025, the United States had a 9-percent market share of Australia’s agricultural imports, totaling $1.7 billion. Australia ranked as the 18th-largest U.S. agricultural export market in 2025. Consumer preferences have recently shifted toward health and convenience. Products with the strongest growth potential in the Australian market include dairy, pork, beef, distilled spirits, confectionery products, bakery goods, and pet food. Please click here to read more >>  The following GAIN reports were released on April 24, 2026. _______ Brazil: Brazil Updates Plant Registration Procedures for Animal Food and Feed Facilities This report outlines updated plant and label registration guidance for U.S. animal food and feed product exporters to Brazil. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Office of Agricultural Affairs (OAA) Brasília will accept state-level issued documentation in order to process U.S. plant registration requests in Brazil.    Canada: Oilseeds and Products Annual Production of oilseeds (including canola, soybeans, and sunflower seeds) is forecast to decrease four percent in marketing year (MY) 2026/27 over the previous marketing year, to 27.55 million metric tons (MMT). In February 2026, China announced that it will suspend all agricultural tariffs on Canadian canola meal from March 1 through the end of 2026. On February 28, China announced that it will lower its anti-dumping tariff on Canadian canola seed to 5.9 percent from the 75.8 percent imposed in August 2025. Canola oil continues to be subject to a tariff of 100 percent. Several regulatory changes are expected to boost vegetable oil domestic consumption and exports in MY 2025/26 and MY 2026/27, primarily for its use as a biofuel feedstock.    China: Hardwood Market Update 2026 China’s hardwood demand declined in 2025 due to slower economic growth and a prolonged real estate downturn, reducing both construction activity and consumer spending. U.S. hardwoods continue to be viewed as premium products but face declining demand as middle- and upper-income consumers cut back spending and manufacturers shift toward lower-cost domestic and third-country alternatives. Policy disruptions—including China’s temporary import ban on U.S. logs—further reduced U.S. market share. Despite these challenges, U.S. hardwoods remain competitive for consumers and firms that value quality, durability, and sustainability.   Malaysia: Grain and Feed Annual  Malaysia’s grain and feed demand is projected to strengthen in MY2026/27, driven by continued expansion in the poultry sector and steady food consumption growth. Corn consumption is expected to increase, supported by rising feed demand and protein substitution toward poultry, sustaining high import requirements. Wheat consumption is also expected to grow, reflecting expansion in the food processing sector and stronger demand for convenient and healthier wheat-based products. With no domestic production for corn and wheat, imports will continue to rise to meet demand, while exports remain limited and largely driven by re-exports. Rice production is forecast to show only modest growth, reinforcing Malaysia’s continued reliance on imports to balance consumption, with stocks maintained at manageable levels.   Vietnam: Vietnam Updates Regulatory Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology  On January 26, 2026, the Government of Vietnam (GVN) issued Decree 43/2026/ND-CP, significantly amending the regulatory framework for agricultural biotechnology. Implementing Law 146/2025/QH15, the Decree streamlines approval procedures for genetically engineered (GE) food and feed products and establishes a self-determination process for gene-edited crops. This report provides an overview of recent developments in Vietnam's agricultural biotechnology regulations.   For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/.