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Venezuela is a significant importer of agricultural products, totaling US$9.7 billion in 2013 according to data from the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (GBRV).

This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Caracas for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products.

The retail sector in Venezuela continues to be an important point of sale for U.S. importers.

Post expects imports of yellow corn, rice, and wheat to continue strong in My 2014/14, assuming availability of foreign exchange.

Continued interest expressed by farmers and agricultural scientists to improve agricultural output via biotechnology has not resulted in a legal framework for either testing or commercializing biotech

Imports of yellow corn, rice, and wheat are expected to be strong based on rising domestic food demand, continued requirements of the animal feed industry, and reductions in domestic production.

Venezuela offers growing opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports, despite strong competition and other challenges.

Growing demand for pet food is creating new opportunities for U.S exporters in both established and emerging markets worldwide.