Commodity & Trade Updates
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Kenya secures EAC extension for duty-relief on wheat, rice imports
The measure permits wheat to be imported at a 10% tariff, significantly lower than the EAC’s Common External Tariff (CET) of 35%
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USGC delivers first CSAP-certified corn fermented protein shipment to UAE
The shipment follows a commercial agreement finalized during Export Exchange 2023 in Austin, Texas, and further reinforced during the 2024-25 Corn Quality Rollout held in Istanbul
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Zimbabwe’s corn output to hit 1.3M tonnes in 2025/26 amid better weather
Despite the production gains, Zimbabwe is expected to remain a net importer of corn. Imports are projected to decline to 1 million tonnes in 2025/26, down 300,000 tonnes
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Global grain output set to hit record over 2B tonnes in 2025/26 – IGC
The forecast, released during the IGC’s 62nd Council Session held in London, underscores strong momentum in the grains sector
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South Batinah harvests over 17 tonnes of wheat, bolstering Oman’s food security initiatives
The government’s initiative to promote wheat as a strategic crop is supported by comprehensive programmes aimed at improving cultivation practices and crop resilience