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
Algeria
Grains
All
2013.01
Trade
Import measure
Launch of a joint importing operation between Algeria and Morocco.
Republic of Korea
Rice
All
2013.01
Stocks
Stock release
Announced that the government would release 211 000 tonnes of rice from reserves to local [...]
Republic of Korea
Rice
All
2013.01
Trade
Import quota
Announced its 2013 Minimum Market Access (MMA) purchase plan ahead of time, in order to [...]
Syrian Arab Republic
Rice
All
2013.01
Trade
Import tariff
Announced plans to eliminate import duties on rice and 16 other staple products, in addition [...]
Viet Nam
Rice
All
2013.01
Production
Government procurement
Announced that member companies of the Vietnam Food Association would purchase 1.0 million tonnes of [...]
Brazil
Rice
All
2013.01
Stocks
Stock release
Released 45 416 tonnes of paddy from state reserves, out of a total of 69 [...]
European Union
Grains
Wheat
2013.01
Other
Futures market development
Announced the first Europe-based durum futures market would be launched on 21 January. The new [...]
Argentina
Oilseeds, oils and meals
All edible oils
2013.01
Trade
Import policy
Temporarily raised import tariffs above MERCOSUR\'s common external tariff.
China (Mainland)
Oilseeds, oils and meals
All edible oils
2013.01
Consumption and marketing
Quality standards
Introduced stricter quality controls on edible oil imports to guarantee product safety.
European Union
Biofuels
Biodiesel
2013.01
Trade
Import policy
Introduced mandatory registration of biodiesel imports originating from Argentina and Indonesia in the context 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.