Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine Push for EU Ban on Russian and Belarusian Agricultural Imports
Representatives of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine have called for a ban on imports of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus into the European Union. This move comes as farmers in…
Uzbekistan Boosts Raspberry Imports from Tajikistan Amid Global Market Challenges
Uzbekistan has significantly increased its imports of raspberries from neighboring Tajikistan in 2024 due to a global slump in the raspberry market. Uzbekistan is now importing around 20 tons of…
Navigating the Reshaped Global Commodity Markets Amid Shifting Demand and Geopolitics
The global commodity markets are undergoing a significant transformation driven by the impacts of COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and climate change. Demand growth for commodities is expected to decline…
U.S. Seed Potatoes Gain Access to Growing Moroccan Export Market
On May 10, 2024, the Moroccan market opened for U.S. seed potatoes, creating new export opportunities for American growers. Morocco relies on imports of seed potatoes to support its well-organized…
Rabobank Forecasts Continued Global Growth in Avocado Consumption and Trade
Global avocado consumption and import demand are expected to continue expanding in the coming years, according to a new report by Rabobank. The US remains the world’s largest importer of…
Kazakhstan Looks to Turn Locust Plague into Profitable Edible Insect Exports
Kazakhstan is planning to process and export locusts as a way to address its locust problem and create a new source of income. The country is collaborating with German scientists…
Russia Enters Iran’s Pork Market Amid Sanctions, Raising Eyebrows
Russia has unexpectedly begun exporting pork to Iran, in what is described as an unusual trade move. According to reports, Russia has exported around 17 tonnes of pork to Iran…
China Imposes Export Controls on Select Aviation and Space Technologies
China will impose export controls on certain aviation and aerospace components starting July 1, 2024, citing the need to safeguard national security and fulfill international obligations like non-proliferation. The restrictions…
Dutch and French LNG Terminals Lead in Receiving US Natural Gas Exports
Dutch and French LNG import terminals remained the top destinations for US liquefied natural gas supplies in recent months, according to the Department of Energy’s data. In March 2024, the…
Serbia Exports €800M in Ammunition to Ukraine Through European Intermediaries
Serbia has been discreetly increasing its ammunition exports, with an estimated €800 million worth of Serbian-made ammunition reaching Ukraine through third-party countries since the start of the Russian invasion. Serbian…