United States – Wheat harvest

At the start of this week, 53% of the US wheat crop had been harvested, up from 37% a week earlier and in line with the five year average. (AHDB)

New Zealand – Record exports

New Zealand exported 5,727 tonnes of beef to Canada in May 2025, an increase of 170% on May 2024 and a new record for monthly beef exports to Canada. (MIA NZ)

Angola – Food and agriculture imports

USDA report that Angola’s import of food and agriculture products from more than 60 countries, increased by 19% in 2024 to S2.1bn (€1.8bn).

China – Increased imports from Ireland

Up to the end of April 2025, China imported 11,280 tonnes of pigmeat, up from 8,694 tonnes in the same period last year (Bord Bia / China customs)