Australian Lamb Industry Prepares Response to US Safeguard Investigation on Imports

Australia's lamb industry has begun preparing its response after the United States Trade Representative (USTR) referred a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) under Sections 201 and 202 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974. The investigation w...

Norwegian Seafood Exports Hold Firm at NOK 84.5 Billion Despite Global Trade Headwinds

According to the Norwegian Seafood Council, reduced quotas for several wild-caught species led to lower export volumes but pushed prices to record levels Norway's seafood exports demonstrated resilience in the first half of 2026, reaching NOK 84.5 billion, down just 1 per cent from the same peri...

Australia-Developed Bravo Apples Enter China with Inaugural 80-Tonne Shipment

Bravo apples are the result of a cross between Royal Gala and the Western Australian Cripps Red variety Western Australia’s apple industry has achieved a major export milestone with the arrival of the first mainland Australian apple shipment into China, opening what is expected to become a mul...

EU Proposes New Restrictions on Russian Fish Imports Under Latest Sanctions Package

The move aims to further reduce Europe's dependence on Russian imports and prevent Belarus from serving as a route for circumventing trade restrictions The European Commission has proposed new restrictions on Russian fish and seafood imports as part of its latest sanctions package, marking the f...

Chile Seeks New Growth Opportunities in Philippine Food Market

The Philippines has become an increasingly important market for Chilean exporters Chile is seeking to expand trade opportunities in fresh fruit, seafood, pork and wine with the Philippines following the successful conclusion of the Chile-ASEAN Business Summit 2026 in Bangkok. Organised by Pro...

Norway Seafood Exports Decline Amid Global Trade and Supply Challenges

Salmon exports remained stable in volume at 111,062 tonnes, with export value edging up 1 per cent to NOK 9.6 billion Norway’s seafood exports remained under pressure in May 2026, with total exports declining 1 per cent year-on-year to NOK 13.4 billion amid geopolitical tensions, trade barrier...

Australian Wine Exports to Canada Surge as Premium Demand Accelerates

In the 12 months to March 2026, Australian wine exports to Canada rose 24 per cent in value to $188 million and 15 per cent in volume to 69 million litres Australian wine producers are seeing renewed momentum in Canada, with new export and sales data along with feedback from importers pointing t...

Victoria Retains Crown as Australia’s Top Food and Fibre Exporter, Hits $22.1 Bn in 2024-25

While China remained Victoria’s largest export destination at $4.8 billion, its share of total exports fell from 33 per cent in 2019-20 to 22 per cent in 2024-25 Victoria has once again emerged as Australia’s largest food and fibre-exporting state, with exports climbing 10 per cent year-on-y...

Norway Seafood Exports Fall 5% in April as Stronger Krone Weighs on Trade

Seafood exports to the US fell by 30 per cent to NOK 973 million, driven by lower volumes of both salmon and trout Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.4 billion in April, down NOK 742 million (5 per cent) from the same month last year. The decline is mainly due to a significant strengthening of...

Saudi Arabia’s Date Exports Surge as Global Demand Grows

In 2025, production exceeded 1.9 million tonnes, supported by over 37 million palm trees across the country Saudi Arabia’s date exports recorded a strong performance in 2025, rising more than 14 per cent year-on-year to nearly SAR2 billion ($533 million), according to the Saudi Press Agency. ...

India–New Zealand Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement, Boosting Trade and Investment Prospects

The FTA will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to India, one of the most comprehensive outcomes in any Indian trade deal India and New Zealand have signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in bilateral economic relations and open...

India’s Edible Oil Imports Shift from Price-Led to Supply-Driven: IVPA

Edible oil imports have been range-bound at about 15 to 17 million metric tonnes, with imports in March 2026 up 11 per cent year on year to 1.19 million tonnes India's edible oil sector is at a critical juncture where climate shocks, geopolitical tensions and energy markets are all interacting a...

China Emerges as Key Growth Engine in Global Seafood Market: NSC Report

China recorded the highest value growth for Norwegian seafood exports in 2025, with imports rising by 31 per cent year-on-year to NOK 12.3 billion The latest seafood consumer insights from the Norwegian Seafood Council highlight China as a central force shaping global seafood demand, with the re...

EU, Singapore Strengthen Agri-Food Trade with Recognition of Regionalisation Measures

The agreement is expected to ensure continuity in the export of meat and egg products from unaffected regions within the EU The European Union and Singapore have announced a major step forward in agri-food trade relations, with Singapore formally recognising EU-wide regionalisation measures for ...

Australia, Malaysia Ink Halal Red Meat Partnership to Boost Trade and Market Access

Malaysia remains a key trading partner for Australia, with halal-certified exports of sheep, goat and beef meat valued at over $447 million in the last financial year The Australian Government has announced a new Australia–Malaysia Strategic Halal Red Meat Partnership to expand trade opportuni...

How Trade Finance Is Powering India’s Seafood Export Ambitions

Deepak Gandhi, Director, Exports & Pre-Shipment at Drip Capital India’s seafood export sector is navigating a pivotal phase of resilience and reinvention. Despite global trade disruptions, shifting tariff regimes, and rising compliance demands, the industry has sustained strong momentum dr...

Norway’s Seafood Exports Rise in March Despite Global Headwinds

China emerged as the strongest growth market in March, with export value rising 68 per cent year-on-year to NOK 1.4 billion Norway exported seafood worth NOK 15.5 billion in March, marking a 3 per cent increase compared with the same month last year, despite geopolitical tensions and currency ch...

Australia and EU Finalise Wine Agreement to Simplify Trade

The agreement safeguards the continued use of existing grape variety names, even if they are designated as EU GIs in the future Australia and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a new wine agreement aimed at reducing trade barriers, streamlining export processes, and enhancing mark...

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