Russia exported $2.7 million of beer to China in the first half of 2026, Finmarket reported, citing customs materials. That was 2.7 times less than the $7.2 million recorded in the same period of 2025.
Indonesia is strengthening domestic rice supply after years as a major buyer, with FAO estimating output at 38 million tonnes. Record government reserves and a sharp fall in purchases from Vietnam could reshape regional trade flows.
The European Commission has issued statements of objections over alleged coordination of construction chemical price increases in Spain, France and Germany during 2021 and 2022. Companies including Sika, Mapei and Master Builders Solutions could face fines of up to 10% of annual worldwide turnover if the preliminary findings are confirmed.
Russia’s container market reached 3.47 million TEU in January–June 2026, up 6% year on year, according to FESCO data reported by Vedomosti. June volume rose 8.9% to 610,000 TEU, while disruption around the Strait of Hormuz increased the importance of Far Eastern ports and land border crossings.
Turkey’s dried fruit industry expects better raisin, fig and apricot crops after frost and adverse weather reduced last year’s harvest. Exporters are targeting about $2 billion in sales and aim to restore raisin shipments to roughly 250,000 tonnes.
Duty-free refined edible oil imports from Nepal exceeded 800,000 tonnes last year, according to Navbharat Times. The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association has asked the central government to review the policy governing these shipments under SAFTA.
China imported $8.7 million of Russian wheat in January-June 2026, 3.5 times the value recorded a year earlier. Purchases of Russian barley doubled to $84.5 million, while corn imports rose 1.4-fold to $70 million.
The global rice market is still absorbing the supply increase that followed India’s removal of its export restrictions in 2025. Stronger export availability has weighed on international prices, while stocks have struggled to recover.
Samsung Biologics has signed an agreement to acquire Swiss peptide CDMO PolyPeptide Group for about KRW 2.7 trillion, or CHF 1.46 billion. The transaction gives the Korean manufacturer six production sites, established peptide technology and access to growing demand from GLP-1 and other peptide drug programs.
Russia exported a record $13.3 million of meat offal to China in June, according to RIA Novosti’s analysis of trade data reported by Prime. The monthly value was the highest recorded in bilateral trade for this product category.
Luxury eyewear is expanding while the broader luxury goods market loses momentum. Bain & Company estimates that the segment will reach €17 billion in 2025, making it an exception within the sector.
Codorníu plans to increase grape purchases by 20% for the next harvest even as wine consumption declines slightly in domestic and international markets. The decision points to stronger procurement needs at the producer despite a difficult demand environment.
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