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China’s peach and nectarine production is forecast to fall 3 percent year-on-year to 17 MMT in MY 2025/26, driven by drought in the northwest and a spring cold snap in the north.

China remains a leading producer of food and agricultural products, as well as a top market for U.S. agricultural exports. Demand for U.S. agricultural and food products remained strong with imports of U.S. consumer-oriented products totaling $7.1 billion, according to China’s import data.

With a gross domestic product of $548.6 billion and projected growth of 3.7 percent in 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks as the second-largest economy in the Arab world, with substantial consumer spending driven by high per capita income.

Post forecasts MY2025/26 China's corn production at 298 MMT, up 3 MMT from MY2024/25, while imports are projected at 8 MMT, up 1 MMT year-over-year but still well below historical levels.

Brazil and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are in the initial stages of potentially developing a dedicated soybean supply chain tailored to meet Chinese sustainability and quality standards.

On June 10, 2025, seven ministries of the People's Republic of China (PRC) jointly announced a nation-wide acceleration of digitalization of the food industry.

This report provides guidance on how U.S. exporters can send sample products for display at trade shows in China. Most products are eligible for duty free entry and simplified regulatory requirements.

On March 27, 2025, the PRC released the National Food Safety Standard on Microbiological Examination of Foods Coliforms Count. This updated standard applies to the testing and counting of coliforms in foods.

The UAE's food processing sector is thriving, driven by robust economic growth and domestic consumption. The more than 570 predominantly small and medium-sized food and beverage processors cater primarily to local demand, while also aiming to meet regional and global needs.

Hefei in East China has become one of China’s fastest growing cities. It's rising incomes presenting new opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports. East China accounts for nearly a third of all U.S. agricultural imports into China including over half of all consumer-oriented products.

Major bulk commodities, as a share of total U.S. agricultural exports, have risen and fallen dramatically since 2020. Beyond short-term price volatilities that have largely driven these developments, changes to the largest overseas market and an increasingly competitive landscape also affect the prospect for major U.S. bulk exports.

China’s beverage market surpassed $170 billion in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of over six percent. The category includes non-alcoholic beverages, ranging from bottled water, juices, and carbonated drinks to tea and functional beverages.