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On December 27, the People's Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Commerce Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau announced a safeguard investigation on global beef imports following a petition by the China Animal Agriculture Association (CAAA) and nine provincial animal agriculture associations.

On October 28, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published a revised “National Standard for Seeds of Economic Crops – Part 2: Oil Species,” which will come into effect on October 1, 2025.

Following a recovery of the HRI sector in 2023 when catering revenue surpassed pre-pandemic levels, the Chinese food service sector faced slowing economic growth and reduced per-capita spending in 2024. Online sales and food delivery remain a key component for many restaurants, as well as social media to advertise and attract customers in this dynamic and complex market.

The Dominican Republic has introduced the National Gender Equality Policy in the Agricultural Sector to address existing gender disparities affecting rural women. This policy, backed by Dominican legal frameworks and international commitments, aims to enhance women’s participation, resources, and economic security within the agricultural sector.

The Dominican Republic (DR) remains one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic economies in Latin America and the Caribbean. It consistently ranks among the top three destinations for U.S. consumer-oriented products in the Western Hemisphere and has...

On December 3, 2024, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MISPAS) of the Dominican Republic published a draft regulation for a Front of Pack Nutritional Warning Labeling (EFAN) for prepackaged foods. Modeled after similar systems in...

On November 4, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the issuance of 58 seed production and operational licenses, including 13 genetically engineered (GE) corn seed production and operational licenses.

On October 28, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published a revised “National Standard for Seed of Food Crops – Part 1: Cereals”, which will come into effect on October 1, 2025.

China’s raisin production is forecast to decline by 11 percent to 170,000 metric tons (MT) in Marketing Year (MY) 2024/25 because of lower grape production in Turpan in Xinjiang Province where persistent heat has affected pollination.

On October 28, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published the revised mandatory national standard “General Directive for the Labeling of Agricultural Seeds”, which will come into effect on October 1, 2025.

In 2024, China’s pet (dog and cat) consumer market reached $41.9 billion (302 billion yuan), an increase of 7.5 percent compared with 2023. Despite the economic headwinds faced by Chinese consumers, China’s pet consumer market demonstrated resilience and steady growth following a 10-year period of rapid growth.

Trade shows in China offer U.S. exporters valuable opportunities to connect with Chinese buyers. This report highlights vetted 2025 trade shows in China, including three USDA-endorsed trade shows, helping exporters showcase products and navigate market opportunities effectively.