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On July 21, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced its approval of two new varieties of feed additives, four feed ingredients, and modifications to the feed additives and ingredients catalogs.

The economy of People’s Republic of China (PRC) is facing headwinds for the remainder of 2023 that should continue into 2024 even though officials are exploring various stimulus efforts.

China’s consumption of wood products has fallen significantly due to slowing economic growth, a weakened housing sector, changing consumer preferences, and reduced demand from overseas markets.

Post estimates that South Africa will produce a record rapeseed (locally called canola) crop of 220,000 metric tons in marketing year 2023/24.

The General Administration of Chinese Customs (GACC) trade data through the first six months of 2023 show an 8.3 percent increase in the total import value of agricultural commodities compared to the same period last year, and relatively flat exports over the same period.

South Africa is the third largest exporter of canned fruits (apricots, pears, and peaches) globally, accounting for 16 percent of the market.

On July 10, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released revised Administrative Measures for Product Formula Registration of Formula Milk Powder for Infants and Young Children.

The State Administration for Market Regulation issued the General Quality Standard for Nut and Seed Food, which will come into force on August 1, 2023.

South Africa is currently harvesting its second largest corn crop in history and a fourth consecutive bumper crop. This creates a bearish outlook on local corn prices and will limit an expansion in the area to be planted with corn in marketing year (MY) 2023/24.

On May 21, 2023, the South African Minister of Health issued a Government Notice (R.3337) inviting public comments on a draft regulation relating to the labelling and advertising of food products under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No.54 of 1972).

U.S. dog and cat food exports to China reached a record $264 million in 2022, with China becoming the second-largest U.S. export market.

China lifted all the Covid-19 control measures in December 2022. Its gradual economic recovery indicates it will resume being an important destination for imported consumer food products.