Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
More than 15 million tonnes of grains and oilseeds were shipped via the Cape of Good Hope in August 2026, compared with around 5 million tonnes via the Suez and Panama routes combined; vessels continued to take longer journeys.
US$41.497 billion in export revenue is projected, 6.9% more than in 2026; fiscal revenue would reach US$15.037 billion (+3.9%) and gross agro-industrial product US$54.297 billion (+5.9%).
85% above the previous five-year average was the volume registered through Sworn Declarations of Foreign Sales during August 2026.
13,101,815 metric tons were registered through Sworn Declarations of Foreign Sales in August 2026, the highest volume recorded for that month since the system was implemented.
82% of Guadeloupe's food is imported, while production in the vegetable and livestock sectors has been declining for around ten years.
50% of global palm oil export volumes comes from Indonesia, which announced the introduction of the B50 blend from July 2026, with full implementation expected by October.
3 agricultural products, coffee, beef and peanuts, would retain preferential treatment under the new tariff imposed by the United States on Nicaraguan exports.
A 12.5% tariff will be imposed by the United States on part of Nicaragua's exports, increasing pressure on competitiveness and access to the country's main market.
37,500 tonnes of wheat and flour will be imported to supply the bakery sector, consisting of 30,000 tonnes of wheat and 7,500 tonnes of flour.
6 export crop groups, fruits, vegetables, grapes, coffee, tea and premium rice, lead biostimulant adoption amid stricter environmental, food safety and market access requirements.
