
China's Zhonglu sees domestic AJC sales jump 80% as US tariffs bite
The sales jump marks a turnaround for China's AJC makers, who have previously struggled to gain a foothold in the country’s domestic market
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The sales jump marks a turnaround for China's AJC makers, who have previously struggled to gain a foothold in the country’s domestic market

The rebound marks a turnaround for Argentina's lemon processors, who spent years clearing excess inventory that accumulated after COVID-19 lockdowns

The world's largest exporter of tomato paste is aggressively courting buyers in the Caribbean, Central America and South America after losing ground in Europe

European pine nut importers are scrambling to secure alternative supplies after the EU imposed a 50% tariff on Russian agricultural products in July

Stocks of key crops still more than 25% below pre-pandemic levels and unlikely to normalize for years, according to a leading industry analyst

The state's 2025 processing tomato crop reached an estimated 11.75 million short tons, up from 11.1 million short tons last year

The shift, driven by new US tariffs of 50% on Brazilian goods and tax credit restrictions taking effect in 2026, threatens to disrupt billions of dollars in annual trade

US rough rice futures hit $10.72 per hundredweight as a major importer shields domestic farmers from glut

China imported 164,886 tonnes of wine in 2024, down 70% from 548,976 tonnes in 2017, trade data shows

India's milk production is forecast to grow just 2% annually through 2026, reaching 221.4 million tonnes

Global sugar prices have fallen to their lowest levels since 2021 as favorable weather restored production in Brazil and India

Production in the 2025/26 season is forecast at just 120,000 tonnes, down from last year's record 385,000 tonnes
The Crop Markets editorial team provides daily insights and analysis on agricultural commodities.
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