The following GAIN reports were released on April 27, 2026.

Belgium: European Commission Authorizes Four GE Crops for Import

On March 10, 2026, the European Commission approved four genetically engineered crops (2 cotton, 1 maize and 1 soybean) for food and animal feed. The four authorizations were published in the European Union’s Official Journal on March 12, 2026, and remain valid for 10 years.

China: China Releases List of Key Invasive Species for Port Control

On April 14, 2026, six Chinese government agencies including the General Administration of Customs of China, jointly released the “List of Key Alien Species for Port Control”, which will come into effect on May 1, 2026. While 21 species are currently listed, Beijing plans to make adjustments to the list as needed.

European Union: European Union to Phase Out the Use of Soy-based Biofuels

On April 10, 2026, the European Commission adopted a delegated regulation to update the methodology and data for high indirect land use change (ILUC) risk biofuels. The change in methodology and data will result in a gradual phase-out of the use of soybean as a feedstock for biofuels by 2030. The text now goes to Parliament and the Council for consideration. The United States exported soybeans valued at $2.2 billion to the European Union in 2025.

Haiti: FAIRS Country Report Annual

This report is an overview of general legal and technical requirements imposed by the Government of Haiti for food and agricultural imports. The following sections of this report summarize the major requirements for: Food Laws; Labeling; Packaging and Containers; Food Additive Regulations; Pesticides and Other Contaminants; Other Requirements, Regulations, and Registration measures; Other Specific Standards; Trademarks, Brand Names, and Intellectual Property Rights; Import Procedures; and Trade Facility.

Haiti: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

This report describes the major export certificates required by the Government of Haiti for imports of food and agricultural products. In 2026, there are no major changes to the certificate requirements. The following sections of this report indicate the certificates required for each category of products, including their purpose, the requesting ministry, and their outlines.

Indonesia: Cotton and Products Annual

Indonesian cotton production in 2026/27 is forecast to remain insignificant. Despite minimal trade barriers, cotton imports are expected to decline in both 2025/26 and 2026/27. The primary driver is reduced demand from Indonesia's textile and textile products industry, which continues to struggle with various impediments to growth. These challenges outweigh the favorable trade conditions for cotton imports.

Japan: The 273rd Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes

The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels (MRLs) for four agricultural chemicals (Propamocarb, Quinoclamine, Spirodiclofen, and Spiropidion) for various agricultural commodities. In addition, the CAA has proposed to revise the specifications and standards for the following food additives; Potassium Metabisulfite, Sodium Hydrosulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Dioxide and Zinc Gluconate. 

Japan: The 274th Japan Food Safety Group Outcomes

The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan has proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels (MRLs) for six agricultural chemicals (Kasugamycin, Mepronil, Prosulfocarb, Tetraniliprole, Triforine, and Carbaryl) for various agricultural commodities.

Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan Announces Second Stage of 2026 Meat and Poultry Tariff Rate Quotas

On April 1, 2026, the Ministry of Trade and Integration announced the second stage of 2026 meat and poultry quotas by HS code for importers. The second stage approved the distribution of 8,505 metric tons (MT) of beef and 94,500 MT of poultry. The 2026 TRQ volumes and rates remain unchanged from those announced in 2025.

New Zealand: Record Payouts for Shareholders of Major Dairy Processor

On April 14, 2026, New Zealand’s largest dairy processor Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited completed a substantial payout to its predominantly farmer shareholders. This payout is following the sale of its global consumer businesses to French dairy multinational, Lactalis. The tax-free capital return comes at a time when farmgate milk prices remain high, well above the breakeven price. The total payment is significant and equivalent to almost 0.9 percent of the country’s annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Panama: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

Panama recognizes the certificates and standards of the U.S. regulatory and sanitary inspection system, based on the United States – Panama Agreement regarding certain Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures and Technical Standards affecting Trade in Agricultural products, of December 20, 2006, simplifying requirements for the importation of U.S. food and feed products. Panama accepts electronic certificates.

South Korea: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

This report includes technical information and certificate requirements for food and agricultural product exports to the Republic of Korea.

Türkiye: Turkiye Opens Three Million Metric Ton Quota for Corn Imports

In mid-April 2026, Turkiye announced a tariff rate quota (TRQ) for 3.0 million metric tons of imported corn through the end of July this year. The TRQ aims to stabilize the supply and price of corn in the domestic market.

The following GAIN reports were released on April 28, 2026.

Australia: Grain and Feed Annual

The majority of Australia’s winter cropping area is well placed heading into marketing year (MY) 2026/27. Central and southern New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia—accounting for around 90 percent of winter crop production—are entering the planting period with favorable seasonal conditions. Despite rising input costs associated with the Middle East situation, seasonal conditions remain the primary driver of planting decisions and yields. However, forecasts of below-average rainfall in the coming months, combined with the increasing likelihood of an El Niño developing later in 2026, are weighing on production prospects, with wheat and barley production and exports forecast to decline. Sorghum production and exports are also projected to decrease, reflecting the potential onset of El Niño conditions. Rice production and exports are forecast to fall to very low levels in MY 2026/27 due to a further reduction in irrigation water availability, following sharp declines in MY 2025/26.

Canada: Grain and Feed Annual

Production of wheat, corn, barley, and oats is anticipated to decrease six percent from the previous year, falling to 64.07 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2026/27 on an assumption that total area planted will remain the same at 16.2 million hectares but yields will fall in line with their respective three-year averages. Corn imports in MY 2025/26 are anticipated to increase to 1.9 MMT, up from 1.68 MMT the previous year, primarily due to drought conditions in Ontario and Quebec that impacted production. Soil moisture conditions in the prairie provinces have improved in March 2025 compared to the same time last year, boosting confidence that the Prairies will avoid a drought year.

Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan Announces Second Stage of 2026 Meat and Poultry Tariff Rate Quotas

On April 1, 2026, the Ministry of Trade and Integration announced the second stage of 2026 meat and poultry quotas by HS code for importers. The second stage approved the distribution of 8,505 metric tons (MT) of beef and 94,500 MT of poultry. The 2026 TRQ volumes and rates remain unchanged from those announced in 2025.

The following GAIN reports were released on April 29, 2026.

Argentina: Sugar Annual

Argentina’s sugar exports in MY 2026/27 are forecast at 600,000 tons (raw value), up 15 percent from MY 2025/26 and among the highest levels on record, driven by strong production gains. Sugarcane output is projected at 26.5 million tons, supported by abundant rainfall throughout the growing season and only marginal expansion in planted area. With domestic consumption largely saturated and only modest recovery expected, and ethanol production stable, surplus supplies are anticipated to be directed to export markets. Chile and the United States are expected to remain the leading destinations.

China: General Principles for Foods for Special Medical Purposes Revised

On September 2, 2025, China published a revised national food safety standard for foods for special medical purposes, which is set to take effect on September 2, 2027. On March 18, 2026, SAMR released a Q&A on product registration under the revised standard to clarify compliance requirements. This report contains a summary of SAMR’s clarifications and an unofficial translation of the revised standard. Stakeholders should conduct their own review of the regulations to assess any market or regulatory impacts on their business.

China: Guangzhou City Snapshot Report

Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, is one of China’s four first-tier cities. With a population approaching 19 million and a rapidly expanding middle class, it ranks among southern China’s largest consumption and trade hubs, with robust demand for high-quality imported food products. With its rich culinary heritage and dynamic food scene, there are strong opportunities for premium imported ingredients, particularly fresh fruits, dairy products, and seafood in Guangzhou. Supported by well-developed infrastructure, including world-class ports and advanced cold chain logistics, and its strategic geographic location, Guangzhou continues to serve as a key gateway for U.S. agricultural exports to southern China.

Colombia: Colombia to Change Front of Pack Labeling Requirements for Processed Products

On April 21, 2026, Colombia's Ministry of Health released draft regulations amending the front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) requirements for processed products that Colombia first established in 2021. The draft introduces new definitions for "ultra-processed" products, "ultra-processed ingredients," and "cosmetic additives," along with a new rectangular FOPL for "ultra-processed" products. The Ministry of Health will accept comments for its local consultation until May 6, 2026.

Honduras: Coffee Annual

Honduran coffee production is forecast to reach 5.53 million 60-kg bags in marketing year (MY) 2025/26 and increase to 6.03 million 60-kg bags in MY 2026/27. The projected growth is supported by improved plant nutrition, favorable biennial production cycles, expansion of productive areas, enhanced pruning and crop management practices, and the maturation of newly established coffee plantations. As a result, Honduran coffee exports are projected to rise to 5.03 million 60-kg bags in MY 2025/26 and 5.50 million bags in MY 2026/27.

India: Sugar Annual

India's sugar sector is poised for recovery in marketing year 2026/27 following multiple years of production deficits. Consecutive favorable monsoons have restored critical groundwater reserves in major producing states, enabling both area expansion and improved yields for this water-intensive crop. For the first time in two years, domestic production is expected to exceed consumption, marking a significant shift in supply dynamics. India's sugar consumption continues evolving along income-stratified patterns, with commercial and institutional buyers now dominating demand while affluent urban households increasingly shift toward alternative healthy sweeteners. Although total sugar imports are expected to remain steady for MY 2026/27, the expected recovery in production should provide India greater flexibility to meet domestic needs, fulfill international trade obligations, and support its ambitious ethanol blending targets.

Kazakhstan: Grain and Feed Annual

In marketing year 2026/27, weather and other market factors are expected to drive Kazakhstan’s wheat and barley production sharply lower from the prior year’s near records. Production levels, though, will still be within the normal range. This expected contraction in production will cause wheat and barley exports to fall year-to-year. Grain imports are also expected to decline because of Kazakhstan’s recent ban on imported Russian feed grains due to animal disease concerns. Meanwhile, surging exports of feed flour may slow down following China’s recent decision to impose new regulatory requirements on future shipments.

Philippines: Sugar Annual

FAS Manila forecasts raw sugar production to decrease for marketing year (MY) 2026/27 compared to MY 2025/26 estimate due to the impact of a potential El Niño and limited sugarcane area expansion. Refined sugar imports are forecast to increase in MY 2026/27, following the issuance of Sugar Order No. 2 in January 2026. The Philippines is expected to fulfill part of its 2026 U.S. sugar tariff-rate quota allocation. At this time, FAS Manila forecasts zero exports for MY 2026/27. Consumption is expected to increase amid growing demand from food and beverage manufacturers. Raw sugar stocks are forecast to decline as a result of lower production.

Thailand: Grain and Feed Monthly

Thai rice exports fell in January and February 2026 amid intense competition from India and Vietnam. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has disrupted Thailand's exports to the Middle East and driven war-risk insurance premiums sharply up. Growing demand for Thai rice from ASEAN markets may offset Thailand's 2026 market losses in the Middle East. The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives reported that MY 2025/26 off-season production conditions remain broadly favorable. Still Thai Meteorological Department 's 2026 summer forecast of hotter and drier than normal conditions warrants close monitoring for main-crop planting later in the year.

The following GAIN reports were released on April 30, 2026.

China: Poultry Demand in the Yangtze River Delta

Poultry consumption in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) continues to grow, with Jiangsu and Anhui provinces driving increases, while Shanghai remains a mature and stable market. Poultry is gaining market share from pork, supported by its lower cost, versatility, and perceived health benefits. Foodservice expansion, e-commerce development, and cold-chain improvements are key drivers of demand, particularly for convenient and value-added poultry products.

Guatemala: Exporter Guide Annual

Guatemala’s imports of consumer-oriented products continue to grow, reaching $987 million in 2025, a 12 percent increase that surpassed imports of bulk and intermediate products by nearly 50 percent. Since 2020, imports in this category have doubled. Food sales in hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets are also increasing, driven by a young population with an average age of 26.

Indonesia: Indonesia Expands Import Licensing to Six Commodities Including Soybean Meal

Beginning on May 8, 2026, Indonesia will require import licenses for soybean meal, wheat for feed, broken rice for feed, mung beans, pears, and peanuts. However, transitional provisions allow shipments that were loaded prior to entry into force to proceed without being subject to the new requirements. The regulation supports the Prabowo administration's food self-sufficiency and import substitution goals. This report outlines the specific import licensing requirements, which differ by commodity, and the anticipated impact on U.S. agricultural exports.

United Kingdom: Grain and Feed Annual

The United Kingdom (UK) grains sector is forecast to see a further agronomic recovery in MY 2026/27, led by higher wheat production, but only a modest improvement in farm incomes after several difficult years. Total grain output (wheat, barley, oats, and mixed grains) is expected to rise compared with MY 2025/26, while the overall cereals area remains broadly stable and the crop mix continues to shift away from barley, oats, and pulses towards wheat and other cereals. Feed and residual use is projected to increase slightly as wheat regains share in rations, while food, seed, and industrial use remains below earlier peaks amid subdued bioethanol and malting demand. Large beginning stocks, high fertilizer costs, and heavy European and global grain supplies are expected to keep prices capped and limit the extent to which better yields translate into stronger margins.