Markets and Trade

Commodity policy developments

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Commodity
Policy Category
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Area
Commodity Group
Commodity
Date
Policy Category
Policy Instrument
Description
Brazil
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Grains, oilseeds
2021.07
Other
Transport infrastructure
Jul-21 to Sep-21: Signed contracts with the private sector regarding upgrading of the rail and [...]
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Staple commodities
2021.07
Stocks
State reserves
Announced the expansion of the state’s grain storage capacity, as part of renewed efforts to [...]
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybean
2021.07
Stocks
Market regulation
With a view to stabilizing domestic supplies and market prices of soybeans, resumed the release [...]
Ecuador
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Vegetable oils, soybean meal
2021.07
Trade
Export policy
Announced the reduction, as of 1 October 2021, of the country’s ad valorem import tariffs [...]
European Union
Biofuels
Aviation fuels
2021.07
Renewable energy
Bioenergy policies
Published a proposal aimed at decarbonizing the EU’s aviation sector, including provisions for fostering the [...]
Bilateral/Multilateral
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Olive oil
2021.07
Production
Sector development measures
Signed a collaboration agreement to support more efficient and sustainable olive oil production across the [...]
Australia
Grains
All
2021.07
Production
Production support
Approved a second round of funding, worth AUD 30 million (USD 22.4 million), for the [...]
Ukraine
Meat
Live animals
2021.07
Production
Government support
Announced the reinstatement of the value added tax (VAT) rate from 14 percent to 20 [...]
Kenya
Rice
All
2021.06
Trade
Import tariff
Renewed duty remission on rice for an additional year. Accordingly, imports of paddy, husked, semi/wholly [...]
Rwanda
Rice
All
2021.06
Trade
Import tariff
Renewed exemptions to the 75 percent import duty applicable under the Common External Tariff of [...]

Disclaimer: The policy records included in the tool are based on publicly available information from both official and private sources. While efforts have been made to verify its content, FAO does not guarantee the full accuracy or comprehensiveness of the information and recommends to consult / refer to other FAO publications reporting policy developments, especially the Oilcrops Monthly Price and Policy Update, the Monthly News Report on Grains and the FAO Rice Market Monitor. The frequency of updates may differ across commodities.