Bangladesh’s potato shipments through Chattogram Port fell by 19,939 tonnes to 20,604 tonnes in FY26. Exporters linked the 49% decline to freight costs rising from about $2,500 to nearly $10,000 per container, stronger competition and cold-chain constraints.
Egypt plans to expand market access for grapes, citrus fruit, potatoes and specialty crops across Africa, Asia and Latin America. The program combines new-market negotiations with farm coding, digital traceability, export inspections and investment in higher-value processing.
Kyrgyzstan exported 17,300 tonnes of potatoes worth $2.326 million in January-June 2026. Volume declined 14.8%, while receipts fell 24.3%, indicating weaker average export returns.
Ukrainian grain prices fell by 6-6.5% over a week as maritime disruption and excess domestic supply separated the local market from rising global quotations. Alternative routes through the Danube cost about $70 more per tonne than shipments through Odesa-region deepwater ports, increasing pressure on farmers’ margins and working capital.
Poland is seeking to accelerate US approval for its beef, eggs and egg products after procedures lasting since 2015 and 2016. The renewed push comes as the EU lowers or removes tariffs on selected US agricultural products, although Polish officials report no domestic market disruption so far.
Iraq’s state-owned SOMO is seeking about 446,250 tonnes of fuel oil containing 2,500 ppm sulfur for delivery to Khor al-Zubair port from September through December 2026. The first 40,000-tonne cargo is due by September 15, while bids close on September 7.
Côte d’Ivoire’s plain-packaging requirement for tobacco products took effect on August 3, 2026. Civil society monitoring found four cigarette brands fully compliant, while other brands and new market entrants continued to use non-compliant packaging.
India’s polished synthetic-diamond exports exceeded natural stones by volume in March and April 2026, while China expanded integrated laboratory production. Falling synthetic and natural diamond prices are increasing pressure on Botswana and other African producers to strengthen marketing and local processing.
Poland’s listed plastics processors and distributors mostly improved their financial results in the first half, according to Parkiet. Grupa Kęty and Decora are expanding capacity despite volatile polymer costs, weak renovation demand and pressure from Asian producers.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s defense industry is preparing two new military-equipment plants after six leading companies more than doubled their revenue between 2022 and 2025. Domestic manufacturers are also developing drones and a NATO-standard assault rifle as they seek a stronger position in international markets.
A strong plum harvest in Slavonia has coincided with heavy supplies from Serbia and Bulgaria, cutting the Croatian purchase price from €1.10 to €0.50 per kilogram in one week. Growers are considering removing orchards, while storage, processing and distillation offer possible alternatives to selling fresh fruit.
Brazil exported 61,272 tonnes of pepper worth $379.5 million in the first eight months of 2026. Shipments to Vietnam fell 18.2%, but stronger sales to Senegal, Pakistan, Egypt and the United States lifted Brazil’s total export volume by 5.7%.
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