During the first quarter of ****, textile exports decreased by *.* per cent to $**.* million. Over the same period, exports of other manufactured textile articles eased by *.* per cent to $**.* million, as per the Central Bank’s publication ‘External Sector Performance – March ****’. Combined exports of textiles, garments, and other manufactured textile...Read More
On April 27, the General Administration of Customs of China announced via its website that fresh Vietnamese pomelos and limes meeting the stipulated phytosanitary requirements would be permissible for import into China. “Fresh limes” here specifically refers to green, unripe limes; ripe or yellow limes are not permitted for import. Orchards and packaging facilities intending to...Read More
US oil product exports surged to a record 8.2 million barrels per day last week as countries scrambled to replace fuel supplies disrupted by the Hormuz crisis, according to Bloomberg reporting, which noted that diesel exports led the increase and reached an all-time high.Countries are now competing for refined products, including diesel, jet fuel, and...Read More
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that “chocolate flavour” imported for use as a flavouring substance in the food industry cannot be classified as a cocoa-based food preparation under Chapter Heading 1806 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. The bench of P.A. Augustian (Judicial Member) and...Read More
The agreement aims to reduce trade barriers and create new export opportunities, though dairy remains one of the most sensitive and closely negotiated areas. India’s historically protective stance on its domestic dairy industry means that any concessions are likely to be gradual and carefully managed. For New Zealand’s dairy sector, the FTA represents a strategic...Read More
The Trump administration faces mounting pressure from domestic industries to impose steeper tariffs on countries like China due to excess industrial capacity. The ongoing ‘Section 301’ trade probe scrutinizes 16 key trading partners, including China, the EU, and Japan, over surplus production capabilities. Trade experts anticipate the investigation will result in new import duties, as...Read More
Bangladesh’s non-coking coal imports rose 10.9% m-o-m to 1.2 mnt in April 2026, and surged 13% y-o-y. Indonesia remained the key supplier at 1.1 mnt, while South Africa and Australia saw notable increases. The rise reflects selective restocking and diversified sourcing, though overall demand remains cautious amid stable inventories and fluctuating power generation needs. Source...Read More
South Africa’s citrus export crop for 2026 has been pegged at 209mn cartons, following the release of the country’s mandarin forecast. This will be 5mn cartons higher than last year’s crop, which concluded at 203.9mn cartons. The mandarin estimate shows a slight decrease on last year’s export figure, representing stabilisation after consecutive years of strong growth. Late...Read More
Gotrade News – Indonesia’s Statistics Agency (BPS) reported a March 2026 trade surplus of USD 3.32 billion, extending a 71-month streak of monthly surpluses since May 2020. The headline looks healthy, yet the import side is moving faster than exports. For the first quarter of 2026, the cumulative surplus stood at USD 5.55 billion based...Read More
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