Greece Sees 12.5% Jump in Fruit and Vegetable Imports in First Half of 2024 Amid Growing Foreign Competition
Greece has experienced a significant increase in fruit and vegetable imports during the first half of 2024. According to data from the Association of Greek Export Companies for Fruits, Vegetables,…
India’s Tire Manufacturers Warn of Surging Waste Tire Imports Turning Country into ‘Dumping Ground’, Demand Policy Action
The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) has raised serious concerns over the significant rise in the import of waste/scrap tyres into India. ATMA emphasized that since FY20-21, the import of…
Nigeria to Save $30 Million Annually by Establishing Cassava-to-Ethanol Plant, Reducing Reliance on Imported Fuel
Nigeria is set to save $30 million annually by converting its abundant cassava crop into ethanol fuel, according to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. This initiative, which involves…
Uganda Energy Minister Warns Kenyan Fuel Terminal Fee Hike Amid Protests Will Disrupt Uganda’s Fuel Imports and Prices
The Ugandan Energy Minister has expressed concern that the heavy protests in Kenya will impact fuel importation for Uganda. According to reports, the Kenyan government has increased the bond fee…
Canada’s Reliance on Imported Fruits, Vegetables, and Other Agri-Food Products Continues to Rise, Raising Food Security Concerns
Canada’s reliance on food imports has been steadily increasing in recent years. In 2022, Canada imported around 80% of its fresh fruits and vegetables between November and June due to…
Russia Resumes Exporting Coal to China Through North Korea as It Seeks New Trade Routes Amid Sanctions
Russia has resumed exporting coal to China through North Korea, according to multiple reports. By the end of April-May 2024, Russian exporters had shipped a total of 132,000 tons of…
Taiwan’s Russian Coal Imports Surge 31% in Past Year, Making It World’s 5th Largest Buyer of Russian Coal
Taiwan’s reliance on Russian coal has increased significantly, with the country’s imports of Russian coal rising by 31% in the last 12 months. Taiwan is now the world’s fifth-largest importer…
Iran Targets 4 Million Barrels Per Day Oil Production by March 2025 as Output Continues to Rebound
Iran plans to increase its daily crude oil production to 4 million barrels per day (bpd) by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 2025). This represents a…
Germany’s Exports to Russia Plunge 19.3% in May, Imports Fall 8% Amid Ongoing Sanctions
Germany significantly reduced its exports to Russia by 19.3% month-on-month in May 2024, with exports falling to €0.6 billion. Additionally, imports from Russia decreased by 8% to €0.2 billion during…
Nigeria Faces $20 Billion Cocoa Export Losses Over Next Three Years Due to Environmental and Farming Challenges, FRC Warns
According to reports, Nigeria risks losing up to $20 billion in cocoa exports over the next three years due to environmental issues and improper farming practices. The Forestry Research Council…