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Although the COVID-19 pandemic hurt foodservice channels, beer consumption in the country grew steadily last year. Brazilians shifted from consuming beer away-from-home to at-home during the pandemic months. In addition,

Post lowered its 2021/22 forecast for soybean planted area further, to 39.8 million hectares (ha) and soybean production to 134.5 million metric tons (MMT). From the last estimates, weather conditions have continued to worsen in key producing regions.

This report is an annual update of Venezuela's agricultural product import standards and enforcement mechanisms for U.S. exporters of agricultural commodities, foods, and beverages.

This report highlights the major macroeconomic indicators in Brazil, providing a forecast for 2022 and an overview of the Brazilian agricultural situation, including trade figures.

Post revised down its 2021/22 forecast corn harvest to 113 million metric tons (MMT) on the account of disappointing first-crop corn volumes. Consequently, the corn export forecast is also lowered to 42 MMT.

This report identifies the different export certification requirements currently in place by product. The Maduro regime, through its different Ministries, issues import permits, import licenses, and conducts processed food product registrations. Post updates only minor changes in this report.