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This report examines the annual U.S. international agricultural trade, including forecasts by country and commodity.

Post forecasts a slight decline in China's apple production. Pear production should increase slightly. Market access issues still thwart U.S. apple imports, but demand for U.S. grapes is growing.

A biennial bearing “off” year in MY2013 means the forecast production for apples of 511,000 metric tons should give rise to 305,000 metric tons of export apples. This won’t match MY 2012’s stellar performance of 320,000 metric tons of apples exported...

This report provides EU-28 production, supply, and demand forecasts for fresh apples, fresh pears, table grapes and concentrated apple juice.

The proposed reduction in the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard for 2014 draws a mixed reaction from Brazilian industry, including the possibility of a legal challenge. Brazil: Biofuels

The U.S. remains the leading provider of deciduous fruit to Mexico, as local production is not sufficient to address domestic demand.

Strong beef prices have led to dairy culling, with the Indonesian Agricultural Census forecasting a 33% percent drop in Indonesia’s dairy herd. Despite a significant drop in milking cattle population (mostly amongst small-scale farmers), the growth...

A reduction in Japanese potato production over the next decade could present opportunities for U.S. potatoes, which are highly valued for their quality and price.

Although Brazil is a major agricultural producer, there are opportunities for U.S. companies to gain a share of Brazil’s $4.2 billion consumer-oriented food product market.

he UK presents strong market opportunities for many U.S. consumer-oriented products.

Nigeria’s food processing sector offers significant market potential and FAS-Lagos can assist interested U.S. food/ingredients suppliers in establishing business relationships with local buyers.

Chile's production of table grapes, apples and pears will be smaller than last year’s output as a result of September's frost.