Indonesia’s agriculture ministry says developing low-nicotine tobacco suited to tropical farms could require 30 years of research. Proposed nicotine and tar limits remain under cross-sector discussion and face strong opposition from tobacco farmers.
Italy’s recreational boating industry is entering a third difficult season as geopolitical risks, US tariffs and rising input costs pressure smaller manufacturers. Large yachts, charter activity and nautical tourism remain stronger, while the Genoa International Boat Show is moving to 1-6 October to attract more shipyards and larger vessels.
Spain’s table olive exports fell 9% in volume and 6% in value between September 1 and April 30 compared with the previous season. Egypt and Turkey are gaining ground as higher Spanish production costs constrain price competitiveness.
Kazakhstan and Morocco are developing logistics and business links intended to expand Kazakh wheat sales in Morocco and other African markets. A 300,000-tonne agreement and an initial 60,000-tonne shipment have provided the first commercial test of the strategy.
The European Union has reversed its April 2026 ban on imports of Russian sable skins. Euractiv reports that Italy and Greece sought the exemption because Russia dominates global sable supply and European producers have few alternatives.
The United States will raise its tariff on selected Chilean exports from 10% to 12.5%, affecting bottled wine, fresh grapes and salmon. Copper and lithium remain exempt, limiting the measure’s overall trade impact but increasing pressure on Chilean agrifood suppliers.
Vietnam’s lobster exports reached about $585 million in the first half of 2026, up 44.3% year on year. The sector is approaching a $1 billion milestone but remains highly dependent on China, which accounted for more than 98% of export revenue in 2025.
Maeil Dairy, Namyang Dairy Products and other Korean producers are expanding sales of formula, UHT milk and protein products abroad. The shift follows a 9.5% annual decline in domestic per-capita white milk consumption and the removal of tariffs on US and EU milk.
Gyeongbuk exported $16.01 million of grapes in the first half of 2026, up 44.2% year on year and equal to 89.8% of South Korea’s total. Shine Muscat accounted for more than 99% of export grapes, with the province forecasting annual sales above $80 million as the main harvest begins.
Grain markets stabilized after a sharp rally, with milling wheat reaching €219 per tonne DAP Constanța and September MATIF wheat closing at €234.75 per tonne. Argus Media expects France to produce 30.8 million tonnes of soft wheat in 2026, below both last year’s output and the official forecast.
Poland, the EU’s largest poultry meat producer, could face substantial investment and transport costs under planned animal-welfare rules. A 180,000-tonne preferential import quota in the EU-Mercosur agreement is also raising concerns about competition from lower-cost South American suppliers.
Imported car sales in South Korea rose 33% in the first half of the year, led by Tesla, BYD and Polestar, while sales of domestically produced vehicles declined. The widening gap has intensified calls for electric-vehicle incentives tied to local production.
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