Bangladesh’s Satkhira District Exports 50 Metric Tons of Mangoes to European Markets Amid Growing Overseas Demand
Satkhira, a district in Bangladesh, has exported 50 metric tonnes of mangoes to Europe as of Monday, according to authorities. The mangoes, which include various varieties, were shipped out in…
Russia Surpasses Canada as China’s Top Pea Supplier, Shipping Over 1.2 Million Tons Amid Lower Prices
Russia has surpassed Canada as the top exporter of peas to China. After gaining access to the Chinese market in late 2022, Russia is projected to ship 1.2 million tonnes…
Peru Poised to Begin Exporting Beef and Pork to China in Coming Months, Eyeing Billions in New Trade Opportunities
Peru is making significant progress in finalizing the export of beef and pork to China in the coming months. The country has been in negotiations with China on phytosanitary protocols,…
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…