agricultural trade

Pakistan's external sector remains fragile despite recent macroeconomic stabilization, with a current account deficit of $139m in FY26 largely offset by $41.6bn in remittances. Weak exports, rising food imports, and energy vulnerabilities exacerbated by Gulf tensions highlight structural weaknesses in agricultural planning and policy inconsistency.

China is purchasing more US soybeans as key agricultural trade between the two countries increases. The article highlights a rise in soybean transactions, indicating stronger trade activity in this sector.

China's updated agricultural import rules are reshaping supply chains across Asia, with Chinese buyers in Brazil's Sao Paulo offering premiums for deforestation-free beef. The Tianjin Meat Industry Association is leading shifts in China's consumption patterns through targeted purchasing strategies.