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There have not been any significant developments since last year’s 2016 report....

The Australian dairy industry is recovering from a period of significant disruption with a spike in exits from the industry.

Sluggish consumer demand and uncertainty over implementation of new import requirements are clouding prospects for non-fat dry milk powder imports.

During the first eight months of Marketing Year (MY) 2016/17 (Calendar Year [CY] 2017), Brazil became the leading soybean exporter to Vietnam, replacing the United States due to competitive prices.

The Thai Excise Department implemented for first time ever, an excise sugar tax on certain beverages to reduce consumption of sugar and to increase health consciousness.

Fifteen U.S. exhibitors generated 134 serious contacts and achieved over $1 million in on-site sales and $20.8 million in 12-month projected sales as a result of their participation in Asia....

Fifteen U.S. exhibitors reported over $20 million in sales following a successful Asia Fruit Logistica 2017 trade show held in Hong Kong September 6-8.

Hong Kong is Asia’s culinary capital and fourth largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products.

Export prices further declined 1 percent as supplies of MY2017/18 main crop white rice are reportedly entering the market.

This first Korean apple report highlights apple market dynamics in Korea. Although production area has been growing in recent years, harvest yields fluctuate due to weather patterns.

U.S. hardwood lumber is moving into Northeast China.

Post has further lowered its estimate for Australian wheat production to 20 million MT for 2017/18, due to continuing adverse seasonal conditions across most cropping areas.