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World Agricultural ProductionMonthly 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). Grain: World Markets and TradeThis 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). The following GAIN reports were released on May 8, 2026. Serbia's MY2025/26 wheat production was a record 3.7MMT and the current fall-planted wheat crop remains in excellent condition. Conversely, poor weather hampered Serbia's corn quality. Production volume totaled a mere 3.5 MMT for the marketing year. As a result, Serbian corn exports for MY25/26 are an estimated record low 500,000 MT with limited stocks available by the end of the year. For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/ The following GAIN reports were released on May 7, 2026. European Union: EU Commission Publishes Simplification Review Report on Deforestation RegulationOn May 4, 2026, the European Commission published its simplification review report on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), delivering a package of measures aimed at reducing administrative burden while maintaining the regulation's environmental objectives. The package includes an updated guidance document, revised Frequently Asked Questions, a draft delegated act proposing changes to product scope, and updates to the Information System. Despite U.S. requests, the Commission has not addressed key U.S. concerns with EUDR, including a request that producers in countries posing negligible risk not be required to produce due diligence statements or provide onerous geolocation data.
India: India Amends Its Food Labeling and Display RulesThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has published amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Labeling and Display) Regulations, 2020, for pre-packaged food products. The amendments will take effect on July 1, 2027.
South Korea: FAIRS Country Report AnnualThis Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) is an annual report and outlines Republic of Korea (ROK) technical policies, practices and import requirements for edible food products, with a focus on further-processed products destined for human or animal consumption. The report also captures changes, and impending changes, to these ROK regulations. In 2025, the ROK announced a Food Sanitation Act revision that expands genetically engineered (GE) labeling requirements for soy sauce, saccharides, and edible oils that contain GE-derived ingredients but do not contain detectable GE components. Also in 2025, the ROK announced revisions to the Notice on Warning Labeling for Excessive Drinking. FAS/Seoul updated Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X and Appendix I, II from last year.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Invites WTO Members to Comment on Draft Food Labelling and Advertising Regulations 2026On April 07, 2026, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation on food (labelling and advertising) regulations 2026. WTO members are invited to submit comments on notification G/SPS/N/LKA/38/Add.3. The comment period expires on June 06, 2026.
Ukraine: FAIRS Geographical Indications ReportThis report provides a detailed overview of Ukrainian laws and regulations related to the registration and circulation of food products, mineral waters, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages protected by geographical indications (GIs) in Ukraine. After signing the EU Association Agreement in 2014, with major amendments implemented in 2025, Ukraine has fully aligned its GI system with related EU regulations. From 2020-2025, Ukraine adopted several regulations, creating a sophisticated GI registration and control system. On January 1, 2026, the transition period that allowed for limited use of EU-registered GIs expired, and all food products and beverages, including imported products, must comply with the new regulations. For U.S. exporter reference, FAS/Kyiv prepared a complete list of registered GIs.
Uzbekistan: Cotton and Products AnnualThis report revises MY 2025/26 lint production to 750,000 MT and forecasts MY 2026/27 at 780,000 MT. Hydrological deficits, with Amu Darya flow at 66.8 percent of historical norm, represent the primary downside risk for the coming season. Uzbekistan's textile sector is gradually shifting toward higher-value fabric and garment exports, supported by record government investment, though sector profitability remains under pressure from rising electricity tariffs and soft demand in traditional export markets. For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/. The following GAIN reports were released on May 6, 2026. Prior to exporting to Thailand, U.S. exporters are advised to review the country’s Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) and work with their importers to ensure compliance. Since July 22, 2025, Thailand has combined its regulations governing MRLs into a single risk-based regulatory framework. Shipments of the same fruit from the same exporter with a violation are subject to 100 percent inspection until the exporter sends three consecutive and compliant commercial shipments to Thailand. This report also provides information specific to cherry and table grape exports. For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/. Cotton: World Markets and TradeThis 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. The following GAIN reports were released on May 11, 2026.
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