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
Hong Kong SAR of China
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Edible oils
2015.10
Other
Food safety standards
Announced the introduction of new safety standards and certification requirements for edible oils and fats. [...]
India
Biofuels
Biodiesel
2015.10
Renewable energy
Renewable energy policy
Issued tenders for local purchase of biodiesel by state-owned oil marketing companies, with a view [...]
India
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Oilseeds, edible oils
2015.10
Stocks
Market regulation
Extended federal provisions limiting the amount of stocks of edible oils and oilseeds that private [...]
India
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Butter
2015.10
Trade
Import policy
Raised import tariff for butter, butter oil and ghee (clarified butter) with a view to [...]
India
Biofuels
Biodiesel
2015.10
Renewable energy
Tax exemption
Exempted raw materials used for biodiesel production from central excise duties, with a view to [...]
India
Milk and dairy products
Dairy products
2015.10
Trade
Import tariffs
Increased import duty on ghee, butter and butter oil from 30 percent to 40 percent [...]
Indonesia
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Soybeans
2015.10
Production
Production support
Proposed a 10 percent import tariff for soybeans as well as higher floor prices for [...]
Indonesia
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Palm oil
2015.10
Trade
Export policy
Left in place sliding export tax regime for palm oil used to protect the interests [...]
Malaysia
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Palm oil
2015.10
Production
Sector development
Announced subsidy payments for the replanting of old oil palms in a bid to temporarily [...]
Malaysia
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Palm oil
2015.10
Trade
Import policy
Introduced measures to regulate palm oil imports, with a view to prevent a surge in [...]

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.