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The production of timber is forecast to decrease by 20 percent to 12.4 million Metric Tons (MT) in the 2020/21 Marketing Year (MY), based on the decrease in area planted, fire damage...

This report explains the required information for the optional certificate of analysis for fresh produce exports to Thailand.

Despite the weakening of the Thai baht, rice export prices remain unchanged due to new inquiries from foreign buyers.

On July 15, the Thai FDA issues its revised pesticide residues monitoring measures on fresh produce that will be implemented on August 1, 2020.

On July 12, 2020, South Africa reintroduced the suspension on the sale, dispensing and distribution of liquor with immediate effect.

Rice export prices further declined 3-4 percent due to the weakening of the Thai baht and more white rice supplies entering the market.

Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) was recently added to the Thai Ministry of Commerce’s Controlled Goods and Services list, but import restrictions have not yet been established.

South Africa produced its second highest corn crop in history in the 2019/20 MY. This 16.1 million-ton bumper crop has suppressed local corn prices, and is expected to continue...

This report gives an overview of Thailand’s food retail sector and current market updates. Thailand represents one of the most attractive food and drink markets in the Asia Pacific region.

Rice export prices further declined 5 percent due to a lack of new inquiries as traders are waiting for supplies of new-crop rice crop.

Currently there are no USDA endorsed trade shows planned in South Africa in 2020.

While the blueberry industry is still small relative to other fruit sectors in South Africa, such as citrus, apples, pears and table grapes, it has grown exponentially in the past 5 years.